100% VA Disability Rating for Depression

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The VA doesn't make things easy when trying to receive VA disability for mental health. Join us as we discuss depression today!
0:00 Introduction
1:48 What are some symptoms of clinical depression? What is clinical depression?
6:24 Sleep disorders associated with depression such as insomnia, hypersomnia, etc.
7:54 Appetite changes because of depression
8:32 What to expect when filing a VA claim for depression
9:12 VA C&P Exam for Depression
10:44 How to prove your depression is related to your military service?
13:41 What are my options to get treatment for depression during COVID-19?
15:14 What if my depression has gotten worse during COVID-19? Can I file for an increased rating for depression during COVID-19?
16:20 Can depression be claimed as a secondary disability?
Orthopedic disabilities and depression example
17:23 Can you file a VA claim for different mental health conditions at the same time? Can you get two ratings for mental health conditions?
19:14 Detailed breakdown of each Disability Rating for Depression with the VA
19:47 0% Rating for Depression
20:25 10% Rating for Depression
21:41 30% Rating for Depression
23:14 50% Rating for Depression
31:10 70% Rating for Depression
31:47 What is suicidal ideation?
34:50 Spatial disorientation and depression along with other symptoms
38:28 Difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances
39:26 100% Rating for Depression
44:56 Discussion on suicidal ideation and VA benefits
47:24 Can you get VA Unemployability benefits for Depression?
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Speakers
Natalia Jofre - COO
Rachel Cheek - Attorney
While many veterans experience physical injuries and ailments following active duty, mental health is a concern as well. Depression is one of the most common mental health issues that former service members face along with PTSD. Much like post-traumatic stress disorder, this illness is often invisible and can be tricky to characterize. However, depression can have life-long effects on a veteran’s well being and daily life.
Fortunately, veterans suffering from depression may be eligible for service-connected disability benefits. This guide will break down the VA rating for depression.

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@crypticnomad 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped me get 100% for mdd from the VA. I've had these issues for 15 years but didn't even realize what it was until I watched this video. I filed the claim by myself and just using my VA medical records and got 100% for it alone. I'm now 100% p&t and largely thanks to this video

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad that the videos helped you to receive your rightful benefits!

@anitameyer9319 3 жыл бұрын

Sooo happy for you, Cryptic Nomad! My poor husband and I have never been more frustrated. I can’t imagine how those who have been trying to get help from the VA for literally years upon years!! It’s just not right for our veterans to have to wait so long for assistance from the VA. I never realized it was like this until I started helping my husband.

@rev6925 2 жыл бұрын

@@HillAndPonton does 100% for mental health make you unemployable? Because rating criteria is total social or occupation impairment. Or are you able to work with 100% rating for a mental health issue?

@yariradreher-morales2349 2 жыл бұрын

@@rev6925 I see that nobody ever answered you. The answer has to be NO and it is no. You cannot work if you have 100% unemployability. How could you.

@dannykatracho2 2 жыл бұрын

@@yariradreher-morales2349 false you can work with 100

@brendachurch2043 Жыл бұрын

The Cleveland VA is reason for my Clinical Depression.

@jeremymoorehead9117 3 жыл бұрын

I've had other guys I served with that are scared to file for Depression or anything mental because they are scared of loosing their gun rights. Then they said their mental condition would worsen because of them not being able to protect their family or themselves. Great information! Thank you Ladies.

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy, we are very glad that you found this video informative!

@jeremymoorehead9117 3 жыл бұрын

@@UNKNOWN-le2tu If a service member has a physical disability then it can lead to chronic (longer then 6 months) Depression, it comes down to a quality of life issue. Also Depression and PTSD are completely different, so a service member can have both. The VA will do their best to try and link them together to screw over the vet. A service member can have depression but the VA will want to know what triggered it. I despise the VA and hate how they do other Veterans and myself. Thank you for your service and Semper Fidelis!

@jeremymoorehead9117 3 жыл бұрын

Im sure if you are in the area of Hill & Ponton Law I would always seek legal counsel on any Veterans behalf. If any Service member isn’t in the are I’m sure you can call them and they will refer you to someone that is aware of federal law. The VA can be a tough cookie, and these ladies & gentlemen can be asset. Especially when it comes to secondary issues. Just FYI Attorney’s have way more power/effectiveness than a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) in getting results. A service member does always have the right to file for Compensation & Pension (C&P Exam) themselves, but results a majority of time are negative. Also, please , make sure you if you do have a current rating (Say 40%) and you do file for yourself, please put on the C&P form (21-526EZ) “Requesting Rating Increase” for whatever rating you have. If not, the VA can reduce your compensation. I promise Brother I’m not trying to be a prick. I just want you to get the proper compensation you deserve. And if a service member submits a lot of evidence that he or she is gonna think will result in a favorable rating usually will result in a long drawn out denial. Then starts the appeals, and when it comes down to it the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) is the law. I wish everyone the best and I pray you get all that you should.

@jeremymoorehead9117 3 жыл бұрын

@@UNKNOWN-le2tu I didn’t mean for you to mention your private medical info, but I’m glad you are now 100% PT and being taken care of. While I do understand your point of view and it worked for you, I must disagree. Just my opinion, and we all know the say about those. A VA Dr. does write the medical opinion it doesn’t mean it is accurate. Outside medical doctors (Civilians) in the specific field you are claiming can write a Medical Opinion as well, and the you can go before the BVA (Board of Veterans Appeals) Judge and get a ruling. This is my job, and this is what I’ve done for the past 10 years, also I’m a disabled Combat Vet. (compensated), 8 years Army. This will be my last statement on the subject but I am very grateful you are being taken care of. Stay safe!

@shondmichael1363 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I'm not a NRA card carrying gun nut, but I like being able to protect my family. Wrong dx and bye bye guns.

@user-co8nr8nn5p 10 ай бұрын

Thanks to this video I got 70% for MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. THANKS RACHEL YOUR THE BEST, BLESSINGS.

@antoniop3352 2 жыл бұрын

I was discharged from the Navy 30 years ago and have been battling depression for about 20 years and having it get more serious in the last 6-7 years, to the point I make myself physically sick with anxiety. I saw a military psychologist while in service and have sought work related counseling. I applied for disability, mental health disease, and am praying they can back me up. I will use everything you teach and let’s pray for the best for me.

@MonMornQB Жыл бұрын

Any follow up on your case?

@BearInThePhillipines 26 күн бұрын

Update?

@1962FWestgate 3 жыл бұрын

I got 70% rating for depression without the thought of even thinking I could have won any amount of a rating , It came out the blue …. And yeah now days I feel the effects of depression or personality disorder/ anxiety….. I trade a healthy mind for the rating but it is what is… thanks for the video

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, Frank. We have veterans personally close to us who have said the same thing. They would rather work and contribute, but sometimes it's just not feasible. Have you looked into Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability? If you're at 70% and unable to work, you may be able to be compensated at the 100% rating level. Here's our guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLeKjNOdvrLbip8.html

@1962FWestgate 3 жыл бұрын

@@HillAndPonton already 100% TP , I guess it’s what’s best. And I’m thankful to have the benefits… thanks

@FrameRot 3 жыл бұрын

@@1962FWestgate can I email you

@1962FWestgate 3 жыл бұрын

@@FrameRot no

@russell311000 5 ай бұрын

@@1962FWestgatelol

@jonathansantos2271 2 жыл бұрын

Love all the support and benefits with such styles of care. Thank you💯

@Ghanny29 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and entertaining at the same time that I understood much of what was discussed. Great job ladies! More power to you!

@Beeplabeep 3 жыл бұрын

Wow such a good interview and such detailed answers. I've had to come back to this video multiple times just to finish it and I'm so glad I did.

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, glad to hear it's been helpful to you! We've also done videos with a mental health C&P Examiner. Check those out here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLTkJ3iol89nDKWdt_NJ7-jP_Lf75b9CYG

@ChronzLight 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information! I can't really say how much this helps me understand what I am dealing with

@johnlarocco3348 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for calmly talking about depression as if you're having coffee it helps veterans like me admit that they have depression . Once I got help I could talk about it too and was awarded a proper rating Thanks to programs like yours. Live free or Die 🇺🇸.

@douglasspringer1665 Жыл бұрын

Oo Rah!!!

@UnomeDz13 Жыл бұрын

OMG! You ladies hit the nail on the head. I was shaking my "YES" these are my symptoms. 😢😢😥😢😭😭😭😢😢😢😥

@cdawkins1879 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent presentation on disability claims for depression. It answered a lot of questions that I have been asking myself...

@davidj7516 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your time and posting. Great info. I took lots of notes. BTW, it was very helpful to put the time index in the SHOW MORE. I copied/pasted that and filled in the information you offered for each. Thank you again. :)

@kenduxbury7122 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t thank you enough for this video. I didn’t know suicidal ideation was a thing. I had previously discussed this with a private therapist years ago, and now I know I need to talk about this.

@HillAndPonton 2 жыл бұрын

You're very much welcome, Ken. We understand these are difficult topics to talk about but it is extremely important to do so. It's a lot more common than the general population thinks.

@solo_international777 Жыл бұрын

Suicidal ideation, I also had no idea that this was a term.

@frankalston1674 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ladies very much. You are so helpful with this presentation.

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Also here's our mental health C&P exam interview with a Doctor: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8Vyl7N4rNaWgps.html

@jimcantrell1283 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, thank you. It helps take some of the anxiety out of the process.

@joanhays5765 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that a high percent of veteran’s are male. I find that your comments or suggestions of how we might feel, act etc are directed to your male audience. As a female enlisted veteran That suffers with depression/PTSD. I was sexually abused, harassed and threatened for a number of years in the air national guard. I filled three separate sexual abuse and harassment complaints against a commander, Lt Commander and a one star General. In every case all the complaints disappeared! Nobody would tell me where my complaints went, I called headquarters and was told no complaints had been filed. The abuse continued and I believe that it continued because there was no consequence. What became unbearable was the verbal abuse, threats of court martial, demotion and so much more. Who do females talk to, to stop the abusive treatment I received, especially as I was an ‘E9!’. I was forced out of the military because I was taking psychiatric medication to help me function! I’m taking to a V.A. Psychiatrist, but my appointments are not very often and only vie telecommunication. I have been assigned a V.A. approved male psychologist that after three separate appointments doesn’t address the my sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Yes, I need to request a different phycologist, but that is not easy.

@HillAndPonton Жыл бұрын

Jo An, I can't imagine what you must have gone through and I'm so sorry to that it happened to you. We did interview a licensed psychologist and examiner regarding Military Sexual Trauma and how vets can go about getting help. I highly recommend you check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLGIkrh42NSYqX0.html

@TonyRome402 7 ай бұрын

This was a comprehensive and excellent video. Thank you ladies for sharing your knowledge.

@bryantgonzalez5925 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful thank you! I just filed and had my first Exam now I’m just waiting for a rating which honestly is giving me anxiety but I’m hoping for the best

@HillAndPonton 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Bryant!

@user-ym9wb2mk5e 9 ай бұрын

Did you start any VA telehealth or on site appts before filing? I am not thrilled to have started telehealth with the VA and beginning to open up to a person who I think will just use what I say against me.

@jimmywhite766sar7 4 ай бұрын

Well that was concerning to listen to, and eye opening to reflect while listening. Thank you for spelling it out with descriptions we can recognize.

@sunnindawg Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Been dealing with this on my own for decades with the man up mentality.

@tommarinevet6170 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info you ladies rock....

@ifiokakpan2034 3 жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed with chronic and severe depression in 2005 at the Manhattan VA. Right away, I applied to the VA for compensation for depression, and claimed service connection. My psychiatrist then attached a supporting letter to the VA stating that my chronic and severe depression was service connected. But my claim was denied. I was honorably discharge from service in 1992. Following my discharge, I went to work but from 1992 to 2004, I went through uncountable number of jobs. By 2004, I quit my job and ended up homeless in New York City. To keep a long story short, after several denials, in 2015, the VA awarded me 80 percent including my original 20 percent that I was awarded right after my discharge for other issues unrelated to depression. In February 2019, I started the process of claiming 100 percent and unemployable. My VA advocate started the claim process but requested a supporting letter from my doctor. I called up my doctor and asked her for the supporting letter stating how long I have been under her care, and the impossibility of me returning to work. She told me she would be glad to write the supporting letter on my behalf at my next appointment with her. But before my next appointment with her, the pandemic struck, and I couldn’t continue with the claim process, because my doctor said she couldn’t write the supporting letter, even though we have been having telephone counseling, until we are able to have a one on one meeting. Do you think that I have a case? How do I proceed at this point since the pandemic is lasting more than we thought? Thank you.

@IzzysCuisines Жыл бұрын

Hearing this has really brought me to tears. Im experiencing and have experienced and I just didn't understand why or denying.

@mbm8404 2 жыл бұрын

I told my C&P doc that if it wasn’t for my wife I’d be a hermit. Difficult for me to elaborate on that but I probably should have mentioned the difficulty maintaining relationships…

@bernicehudson3812 2 жыл бұрын

Same here 🙏🏾

@jimthornsbury9205 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished watching your video on depression. I replayed the part for you were talking about the 70% rating and just about everything that you mentioned is what I'm going through now. Currently I am rated at 70% for PTSD but yet the VA still after all these years has not rated me for anything else. I hired some lawyers to handle my claim and when they first gave me my information about it they had said the VA rated me at 70% for PTSD and then put me in a special category where I'm not rated for anything else. I have cervical disc disease in the top of my back and they just found after many MRIs and CT scans a tumor that is in my L5 that is affecting my left leg they also found that in the top half I have bulging discs between my shoulder blades and neck yet they still refused to rate me every time a claim was filed over the years it's been an automatic denial even though they have records showing that I was in a rollover accident while in the military on duty, all the stress from all this and the nightmares and the night sweats and insomnia keeps me extremely depressed and everything you mentioned in the depression video is exactly what I'm going through right now. I've tried to tell my doctor but they just don't seem to listen I've already got all the symptoms from Parkinson's the shaking hands that drooping muscles in my face I have to concentrate on what I'm doing and block out everything else just to even function and many times I've often thought that I would probably be better off not here but I have not gone as far as making plans on how I would do it and I have never attempted suicide but it is constantly bouncing around inside my head.

@jimthornsbury9205 2 жыл бұрын

Update that finally got my hundred percent rating 70% PTSD and I guess 30% for unemployability so I am now at 100%

@edgefinesse4700 Жыл бұрын

@@jimthornsbury9205 congrats, did u get tdiu or schedular

@jimthornsbury9205 Жыл бұрын

@@edgefinesse4700 I don't know what tdiu is all I know is I got a letter that says I am total and permanent 100%

@treadsurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Im current army getting out. I have told my doctor about all my signs. He looked me in the eyes and said your just getting old your memory isn't a problem. I told him i forgot where i was at while i was driving and didn't know how to get home and im 28. Thank you for this video I thought I had no hope at getting help after I get out.

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad that you found this video helpful! There is always help available, you just must be persistent. Thank you for watching and we wish you the best.

@halp.3640 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, get Everything that you hurt, that hurts documented... Everything! before you get out in writing.

@treadsurvival 3 жыл бұрын

@@halp.3640 I did. I talked to my VES doctors about it and I got my tbi screening soon.

@jeremymoorehead9117 3 жыл бұрын

@@treadsurvival please apply for compensation within a year of getting out (ETS), that way the VA can’t say it happened in the civilian world. Good luck brother!

@handle-mybuizness Жыл бұрын

Make sure your medical records have all your complaints, before you leave!

@07Convertable Жыл бұрын

I want Rachel as my attorney!! Her explanations are superb. Not to mention how cute she is too. Thank you ladies.😀

@alanarnold6976 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking time to help explain....not always easy to understand. But breaking it down like you did was helpful! Thank you!

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! If you have any further questions, we also go live every Wednesday answering VA benefits questions live!

@Gunslinger-di5rp 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I produced medical documents with diagnosis by LT. Col and others. Still delayed, denied to the point where I gave up. State disability referred to same records to determine I was 100% disabled

@helenamspriceless5506 Жыл бұрын

I love your breakdown great video you have helped tremendously

@tonyvpounds32 Жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful, thank you for sharing! I recently only got 30% service connected “other specified depressive disorder with anxious distress” very strange wording. But, after hearing this, I was defiantly low balled and they down played my symptoms. Without a doubt I should be at minimum 70% for depression alone. I’m total 90%, but with VA’s funny math only get 60%, because the above stated 30%. I have at least a dozen or more secondary’s I’m going to shoot for. Wish I had the funds to hire your firm. Sounds like you would definitely make the process a whole lot easier. Thanks again for all the useful tips!

@josephmarks4373 Жыл бұрын

Any helpful tips for a depression claim, what to say, what sort of documentation or how you tied it to service?

@MrJalvar1122 2 жыл бұрын

Everything in this video completely describes how I feel on a day to day basis

@HillAndPonton 2 жыл бұрын

I hope things are getting better for you, Joe. ❤

@MrJalvar1122 2 жыл бұрын

@@HillAndPonton thank you for taking your time and helping veterans.

@charlessantiago5134 Жыл бұрын

I know the feeling! Same with me. Everything she talked about with the exception of planing harm too myself or others is me!! Life is miserable

@TemperanceLibraRising 3 жыл бұрын

That is a Toby Kieth song my grandmothers favorite song, Good as I once was but good as Ill ever be

@bernicehudson3812 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I suffer from both insomnia and sleeping too much (forgot what she called it)...it's been a struggle thr past few years. I deal with all of the issues that were spoken of in this video all documented through the VA...Ughhh I won't give up 🙏🏾

@reggierendon2847 2 жыл бұрын

In some veterans insomnia causes anxiety and depression, in some people migraine headaches

@bxi1547 Жыл бұрын

Good luck

@Matt-kg3ge Жыл бұрын

They both mean the same thing

@russell311000 Жыл бұрын

Battle, did you get it?

@johndavid9696 9 ай бұрын

How do you suffer from insomnia and sleeping too much? It is not going to fly with VA.

@tyronesterling4158 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you for sharing.

@sirchazz Жыл бұрын

This is primarily the reason I have avoided filing my disability claim since I got out of the Marine Corps back in 1996. Rachel I also commented on your 100% Disability Video.

@user-ym9wb2mk5e 9 ай бұрын

Stick with it. I felt the same and swore I’d never go back to a VA facility. Fast forward to last year and it’s been a difficult road so far, but at least I got ratings, no thanks to two VSOs though. Educate yourself on the regulations and criteria, get your diagnosis from docs, and know how to use the VA website to upload claims.

@deadlyoneable 5 ай бұрын

Listening to this video. I have a C&P exam tomorrow for this. Wish me luck.

@DankCartAbuser 5 ай бұрын

Good luck I have mine on February 1st 🙏🏼

@russell311000 5 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@DankCartAbuser 4 ай бұрын

@@russell311000still waiting on VA decision

@christopheramador9886 3 ай бұрын

Mine comes in a couple of months. Here we go again, after five years at being 100 they dropped me to 70, my TDIU, and don't list my right knee femoral which they changed the terminology to synovitis. They can't listen to direct disinformation on their end, and even being told point blank over ten times. This makes it premeditated to cut your benefits, and that's criminal. Say hhheeeeeeellloooooooo to The Brig!

@Smackwater587 2 ай бұрын

Let us know how it goes, fellow Vet!!! Wish you the best! 💕🙋‍♀️

@Bert1010 3 жыл бұрын

When you are using the calculator and “A bilateral factor of 4.8 has been applied.” Comes up, how do you explain that? What does that mean? Because I used it just typing in the % instead of putting arm or leg and it was the same exact percentage. Does the left ankle count as left leg? And left hip, would that count as left leg?

@sminthian Жыл бұрын

I need to watch this again and take notes to pass on to my psychiatrist. My instinct is always to downplay everything....but I have many, many of these symptoms...

@givemecrypto679 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video.

@michaelstrozier4817 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this information you are a eye opener thank you

@stormipaulk 2 жыл бұрын

I have both of the insomnia issues and add panic attacks when you start to fall asleep. I also have the food issues. I just don’t want to eat. They know I have all of that. I’ve been having mental health at VA from almost 3 years I’ve been fighting them almost 23 years.

@JM-ev3ij 3 ай бұрын

God Bless you all and your families and friends.

@-KMA- 2 жыл бұрын

Have a teleconference for this today and came across this video. Feeling overwhelmed and scared.

@sonnyturner6334 3 жыл бұрын

Just left the mental hospital last week ptsd/anxiety now hypertension

@SOCORROGM 3 жыл бұрын

I had a C/P exam last week, he ask me 3 things, easy thing like Miami, IN,/blue/the ring in hand, he asked me repeat back to him about 3 min later. What was the point of that I failed he did it 4 times before I got it right

@YoutubeAdsSuck 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently serving and getting out. Started gather my docs and have suffered from depression and SI for a few years now. Hopefully I can still get my meds and treatment when I get out.

@candancesezell3261 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@selahsportstv 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@HillAndPonton 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@TranceCore3 3 жыл бұрын

this was uploaded on my enlistment birthday~

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

We sincerely hope that you are doing okay. If you feel we may be able to assist you, please feel free to give us a call at 407-537-9000.

@FloridaCatholicGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 70% with 100% unemployability since 2012 and i have another C&P exam coming up which is triggering my anxiety and depression even more which has been really bad even before I knew about the exam.

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

We are very sorry that you are feeling this way about your upcoming exam. We always say it is best to be honest with your examiner about all of the symptoms you are experiencing. I have linked a great written blog here that we hope will help you feel better about your upcoming exam www.hillandponton.com/seven-dos-donts-candp/

@FloridaCatholicGuy 3 жыл бұрын

@@HillAndPonton thank you for the article.

@yariradreher-morales2349 2 жыл бұрын

Another C And P exam, may I ask for what ? You said that you are already 100%. Is it for a SMC ? To become P and T ? I don't understand this.

@FloridaCatholicGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@yariradreher-morales2349 it was a reevaluation. They do that until you become P&T. After the exam I got the notice that I am now 100% for my disability and not for unemployability. I also am now P&T so things worked out in my favor.

@yariradreher-morales2349 2 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaCatholicGuy That's great. I received my 100% TDIU in 2012 also but with P&T so I never had any more exams. Make sure you get your tan DOD ID card form 2765 so you can fly free Space A to any base in the 50 states and 5 territories that have airfields when they are available again. If you're in Florida, you have better chances than most at MacDill AFB, Patrick AFB, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, and more. It's a great benefit.

@jelang78 2 жыл бұрын

If I am receiving medication from VA for depression but have not filed on it, how hard would it be to file a claim? I was treated by a therapist on active duty.

@osisai4155 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info, may I ask you if chronic migraine headaches can be primary to depression or to put another way, can depression be a secondary claim to chronic migraine head aches?

@aaronstark5157 2 жыл бұрын

If someone were to be given a higher rating for depression or any other claim. Would the veteran get back pay from the first time they received a payment?

@heyshaniqua8595 4 ай бұрын

This was so hard to listen to. I cried every time she mentioned something I go through. 😢

@craiglabistre5738 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to do a one on one with either of your ladies? I’m sure others have asked but I’m concerned on not being able to convey my self during these claims.

@Sandrasboo Жыл бұрын

What if I've suffered for years, and it's only gotten worse throughout my time in service, but I've never sought out long term medical help due to the fact that I do not want to get medically discharged? I'm going on 21 years in, 5+active duty, now reservist with a paired civil service Air Reserve Technician position. I have so many of the things you mentioned. I'm totally afraid and it makes my heart beat crazy to think about opening up about this.

@johnpatti3560 2 жыл бұрын

I have a dozen pages of seeing a psychiatrist in my medical records from active duty. Was denied my depression claim back in 2014. I didn’t know how to answer the questions in the C&P exam.

@jorgedela1949 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you.

@HillAndPonton 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

@Peter-fm2vx 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me is there a timeframe when you can claim depression? I’ve been out for years

@thelatenightguard7763 2 жыл бұрын

Would it help my claim if I tell the C&P examiner that I was seeing a Counselor at the USO on Base while I was in for my Condition?

@evangaudet 2 жыл бұрын

I have all of these symptoms up to 70% I didn't even know. Suicidal ideation for the last 10 years nearly every day. The one symptom I didn't hear is impulse control. I suffer from severe impulse control thats progressively gotten worse over the years. Any feedback?

@rvald033 3 жыл бұрын

Asking for a friend who tried committing suicide while in service years ago, which was due to a relationship issue and is now retiring soon. What are the chances she'll get a high VA rating?

@ze_german2921 2 жыл бұрын

It has been 20 years since I left the service, will it be to difficult to file for a disability claim?

@kennethhumphrey981 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,I have a question.Can a lpc"Licensed Professional Counselor" write a mental health opinion for my v.a. claim on a 21-4138 and be acceptable and helpful towards my claim?

@francisuselton2621 2 жыл бұрын

My husband was given the wrong rating when he was discharged. The board went against what his Phych doctor diagnosed. Can he file for the length of time he has been out of service to recover what he was denied at discharge?

@solo_international777 Жыл бұрын

This has been very very helpful, al little uncomfortable, but very informative.

@dev-in Жыл бұрын

Hello I have a question, I was diagnosed with depression secondary to heart conditions around a year ago while I was active duty, I filed a claim thru the VA for “depression and anxiety” both I have been diagnosed with during service, yet I went to a CNP exam and I was diagnosed with Major Depressive disorder. Will I be rated for MDD or just depression? How would that work if you don’t mind helping me out! Thanks

@jonathanjones621 2 жыл бұрын

If I just got 50% for depression /w insomnia but didn't get 70% with the suicidal ideation, (honestly i don't remember it coming up because i had a mental breakdown because i wasn't prepared for the exam) should i refile? does it matter how much time has passed. I ride a motorcycle and gave up on a cars because I don't care if i get killed on a motorcycle but the motorcycle makes me feel free. would that count because the idea is there but I'm not going to do it on purpose because I take on more risky behavior because of an indifference to life?

@josephmoore2082 2 жыл бұрын

Have a question please. I was going after major depression disorder , anxiety, and ptsd , the judge granted major depression but remanded major depression with anxiety and denied my ptsd , why would they say depression is a separate case than depression with anxiety , why would they split it up ?

@BlueUPBear 3 жыл бұрын

The saying you are looking for is by Toby Keith's song - I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once As I ever was

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

That's it 😀

@perkidanman Жыл бұрын

I actually went to mental health when I was in service. I never admitted to SI, but I definitely experienced it. I served under DADT, and I constantly had to hide my identity. When my mental health tanked, I was diagnosed with MDD. I filed for MDD and my claim was denied. Is it worth it to ask for a higher level review and claim my MDD secondary to chronic pain from other service related orthopedic issues?

@MrArvayo666 Жыл бұрын

I have tinnitus and it is service connected. I just recently found out that tinnitus can cause depression and I think I have symptoms. However, I was also wondering if I have PTSD. I have an appointment with VA Menthal Health Department. If they say I have depression or PTSD, do I still need a nexus letter in order to file a claim? Thank you.

@ElserGaming Жыл бұрын

I was denied service connection for PTSD, but the C&P examiner said i have MDD, but no service connection or rating, even though I get meds from VA BH, counselor for MST, PTSD at the Vet Center and have completed CBT Therapy for Insomnia and chronic pain...because they sent me to a 3rd party examiner since I work at the VA. A evaluator I filed a complaint about how the exam was conducted, and I have a separate IMO for PTSD with more likely than not, but the VA refuses to accept it.

@brucepaulson6279 2 жыл бұрын

Both sleep problems also with pain and nightmares waking me up as well.

@ronaldgillette2356 3 жыл бұрын

I remember getting 100.00 from the gov’t for ptsd. That’s how much they cared back in the 70s.

@edsheridan6937 2 жыл бұрын

Huh

@billredding2000 2 жыл бұрын

In today's dollars that'd be around $700...so thanks to inflation since the 70s, you could say they "care more" today than they did then -- $600 more. ;-) -- BR

@stormipaulk 2 жыл бұрын

I go for this next week.

@zackiinu7194 Жыл бұрын

I started exhibiting symptoms of depression about 20 years ago but I never sought treatment until recently, in which I was diagnosed with depression. I discharged 40 years ago with no related complaints in my military medical record. I am service connected for various ailments related to toxic exposure (CARC paint). Any chance the depression can be linked as a secondary to the toxic exposure even though I was not diagnosed until 40 years after the exposure?

@DS-ob3gt 3 жыл бұрын

I was seen in service and diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with depression symptoms. Was only seen a few times prior to separating. Currently being seen and was diagnosed with moderately severe depression. Would this count as the second episode for Major Depressive Disorder?

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

We are sorry to hear about what you are going through. Unfortunately, we would not be able to answer this question and recommend that you consult a medical professional.

@insightstoenjoyingmore2621 2 жыл бұрын

I have been so afraid to tell anyone about all my symptoms, I am 100% SSD for over 20 years have never been able to hold a job a long time like my other sister and brother, and they say just get over it. I have a bachelors degree and many certificates from many sleepless nights. I have all the symptoms of every category, yes 100%, so at times I might seem normal and others seem like I should be locked up. I am very intelligent, but that only proves IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. I am on aprox 13 medications.

@papachulo6801 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any MH treatment in my military records, I’ve been out for 3 years and have been fighting depression the majority of it. Would I be wasting my time to file? I’ve started seeing a private doctor

@kwalb Жыл бұрын

Question if someone can answer. If you’re rated for an injury and overtime the pain has become so chronic that it’s made you super depressed, is that considered secondary to the original injury? And if so, does the depression rating get added to the original rating or is it independent and the vA silly math kicks in. Example, 20% shoulder and they deem you 50% for depression, does that mean that injury and secondary problem is 70% overall or would it be 50% of 80%?

@cliffhicks8336 2 жыл бұрын

Finished C&P last month and no word as yet. Diagnosed with PTSD and Dpression by VA. Combat no record so stressor failed parachute near life death event. Have migraines at 30% on HLR 14 days a month prostrating.

@cliffhicks8336 2 жыл бұрын

Should I claim Depression.

@fredtjack23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@puc8237 3 жыл бұрын

Will i still get a C&P exam if i put in a claim for depression &anxiety secondary to my service connected OSA even if i had a good amount of evidence from months of sessions and a NEXUS letter from a psychologist?

@feetfunkerson1312 3 жыл бұрын

Every dr I spoke to is afraid to write a Nexus letter. How did u get ur dr to do this?

@frankmorales7905 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Alot of what you give as examples has been happening years for me. I'm learning everyday as per rights Of a veteran. Hardest part was excepting fact I needed help. I'm a Vietnam vet, did 2 deployments...brother lost battle agent orange 42 yrs old.uncle's WW2, one suicide most likely ptsd before know. I come across vets with issues all time. Hardest part is just except facts you need help. Again thank you

@handle-mybuizness Жыл бұрын

Keep fighting!

@9046100270 2 жыл бұрын

I am having some difficulty with an nexus letter for Diabetes. Can you advise?

@facelesssman 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

@HillAndPonton 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@thepharaoh3370 Жыл бұрын

So I’ve finally come to terms with needing help with depression. Before i got out i had meetings with a psychologist and was sent for a little while to an off base mental institution. What’s the likelihood of getting my claim approved

@metallpt147 Жыл бұрын

If I’m still active duty and having these “suicidal ideation” symptoms, do I have to talk to medical here on my ship before I get out to make my claim more solid when claiming? I ask because I don’t want the risk of getting kicked out before my time

@tomatencio9223 3 ай бұрын

I was put in different mental institutions twice for clinical depression and those were paid for by the VA but after that I never heard from the VA again. But that was after my service so now, years later, I just accept that I will always have issues with relationships and public interactions and minimal sleep and sometimes family. It is too late for me but please help those who are still young enough to receive guidance with hope of overcoming these ailments.

@kayp4601 3 жыл бұрын

I had complaints of sleep disturbances on my exit physical and that is what I won my award based on. I am 100 percent P and T.

@HillAndPonton 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kay P, disordered sleeping can be a symptom of depression and may have contributed to you earning benefits.

@AlaaAlaa-er4ld 3 жыл бұрын

Can I retire early due to social anxiety (social phobia)?

@kevincarey7115 2 жыл бұрын

How will it go if i was sent to different doctors but i stopped going because they told me it was not that serious?

@daddymech 2 жыл бұрын

How do you prove depression as service connected?

@Eternallymzx 2 ай бұрын

I have been keeping and organizing a detailed audio journal and typed journal entries from my phone since I joined the military. I've been documenting my mental health for many years now. I know I'm at least at 70% but I still have to wait until I hear back from them. I want to share those entries with a psychologist so they can get full, real time insight into my mental health history for a comprehensive disability rating. I have everything organized and dated because I care enough to make my story easily digestible for them and for myself in the future. I just hope they will consider that whenever I get evaluated. I mostly journal just to supplement connections with others because I often feel misunderstood and it's exhausting having to reiterate and not remember everything.

@Rainbowunicornsdancingonrainbo 2 жыл бұрын

Part of my depression is heavy drinking. Not something I want to mention to the VA or really anyone bedsides strangers I’ll never meet online. Is this something I should omit from my appointment?

@chandomorales5152 7 ай бұрын

What advice would you have for a vet that got diagnosed with depression exactly 1 yr and 11 days after ETS? I do receive benefits for 10% knee and 10% tbi but have not been able to get them for depression.