Hi KZfaq viewers! Feel free to ask questions in the comments below. The VA's way of assigning mental health ratings can be CONFUSING, so we'll do our best to help you make sense of it.

Excellent content. Thank you.

Very informative. Thank you!

I was in a unit that was deployed to multiple imminent danger areas. JRSSC couldn't find records of my deployments so the stressors I pointed out weren't used in my ptsd assessment. VA doctors diagnosed me with ptsd, mdd, and adjustment disorder. I'm still being treated....

Good morning, I enjoy watching your video and explanation of how the VA look at Mental Health and PTSD. I have been denied three times and I was finally approved in December. How long would it take to get my compensation. It is retroactive back to 2011. Do you know how much I would get?

I would like to thank you for this great information. This is what I am dealing with: Stage 4 lymphoma cancer. Ulcerative Colitis. Kidney Problems/stones - denied by BayPines VA....... Tinnitus - denied by BayPines VA........ Bladder Problems. Epigastric Pain. Peptic Ulcer Disease. Bleeding from rectum. Left Shoulder - denied by BayPines VA...... Left Knee. Lower back. PTSD/Mental Health Depression - denied by BayPines VA....... Sleeping problems. This is what my rating letter said: We determined that the following conditions were not related to your military service, so service connection remains denied. It is unbelievable what the so called government does to its veterans and the VA.

I got 70% for Depressive Disorder as a secondary for the chronic pain for my back which was 40% and 10% bilateral for my legs and she put in her findings that my depression improvement is guarded (what does that mean) and I would not be efficient in the work force because of my chronic pain and chronic fatigue and along with a couple of 10% disabilities I am 90% and will be putting in for TDIU so do you think this a good P&T on the TDIU. Thanks for doing the videos as we learn a lot from you. Ken

I was victim of mst in basic training many years ago and left the army to go back home. My future was ruined. I’ve recently learned I may have a claim. Awaiting a rating. No c&p exam schedule to date. Why?

Yo estoy bajo tratamiento con el Dr Aviles.Aca en Puerto Rico.Pero me.tiene malo la ansiedad y los nervios y deprecion.Y ya no se que hacer.No puedo Dormir .Nececito mucha ayuda.Vivo solo tengo 66 años.Y no se que hacer.

I am totaling 70% and 30% for depression being the highest..10% for keft knee and 10 % for right knee and 10% for my lumber spine..my depression got reduced to from 50% to 30% and bilateral flat feet from 10% to 30% two months ago..how can I get to permanent and total .. I already have a pending tdiu claim which I put in after the denial for increase..who can please point me to the right direction

What about chronic adjustment disorder? Is that condition service connected?

If I filed a claim for PTSD due to MST and the V.A. Diagnosed me with MDD instead. Will I get denied on my claim?

Video was outstanding... its been over a year since I've recieved my 30% ptsd... I currently feel I deserve 50% and have new issues that also puts me at 50%. Q is... is it to early to request an increase??

I have been out of the militAry for a while. When I went in I was bipolar schafrina mania adhd . After a month in the milatry my deiasees were getting allot worse I was with drawing from other people which I was getting into allot of trouble I asked the captain if he would discharge me which he did my life was getting worse I had loss of time seeing and hearing people my life has been spring of control

What about insomnia? My back doesnt allow me to sleep well or at all. My back is service connected.

Is admission to Naval Drug Rehab Center at Miramar for substance abuse a possibility for service connected

7 after What if The Military Sexual Assault is documented in the Veterans Military Medical File. Can that result in retro active pay ? It should I think so for reading and watching these videos. Bill Apgar

I HAVE A QUESTION: Hi I'm an Air Force vet. Im currently in the process for filing for disability. I was diagnosed with 3 mental disorders coming out of my c&p exam. You're saying the VA will give me a combined rating for each mental disorder? Meaning each mental disorder gets a rating and they're all added together for 1 combined rating?

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What are some secondary service connected disabilities associated with depression?

Does Bipolar and ADHD fall under Adjustment Disorders? Is Adjustment Disorder sort of an umbrella created to categorize a bunch of things together, and not treat them all individually? I've watched a couple dozen of your videos, and I'm watching more. Thank you. When it's time you'll get a call. I'm doing research because I've learned from you that I was not given a proper assessment for a knee injury. I have pain and range of motion issues that were never questioned. I never had a C&P in 2001, during application. But my question is regarding Adjustment Disorder. Is it an umbrella for a multitude of things, and do Bipolar & ADHD fall under that?

Do anyone know what is the new 2019 smc (s1) pay rate?

Good point, I applied for PTSD and was awarded bipolar disorder at 100 percent. The diagnosis is irrelevant. My benefits are the same.

I have been rated at 10% for tourettes syndrome and still in standby for insomnia as a secondary what is the best you can tell me about this as I can't find any info on rating for insomnia

Why and how does a Purple Heart Veteran with PTSD prove a traumatic experience that happened many years ago? What if he had several experiences.

I was discharged a borderline disorder was put on dd214. In spring of 88. I have recently obtained psyc help at the VA, they are saying now ptsd based anxiety and depression. Also bordering in the autism spectrum, say they used to call it aspergers. I spent 9 days in hospital and immediately discharged after I have no memory of the hospital or being discharged . Does this new diagnosis help me. I've been unemployed a year now ,first time ever, and definitely spiraling out of control. I've talked to half a dozen lawyers that do this stuff that haven't taken me on because of the borderline personality disorder that my psycolagist says now I never had, and there is nothing in my folder that says I ever saw anyone that could make the diagnosis. I stay to confused to keep it all in line, but trying to work through the process anyhow. I've been stuck on this what happened for 30 years, and can't shake it. I'm told to just go on and live my life, but still stuck in that place. The only psychiatric help I've had till recently was in 88 ,by an outside doc that tried to pump me out to his rich friends. I reported it and disappeared off the radar for years. I don't trust any of them anymore. The only reason I'm letting anyone now in, is a ww2 vet that was taken prisoner at the battle of the bulge and held at dacaw sat at supper with me and told me all about me what I was thinking feeling and all. I'll always be thankfully for his friendship ,may god rest his soul. Don't know what I'm doing just doing. Just reacting to what is thrown at me. It don't feel any different than when my pregnant wife was killed in in the P.I during the Marcos elections I got him and I've paid for it ever since.

So does your firm represent VA claimants? i am 80% disabled, and have been advised to have a psych evaluation performed because of the many years of living with my disability conditions.....

I have a question in regards to MST/Personal Assault. If a service member was falsely accused of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault. After further investigation from a CDI and a OSI investigation determined the allegations were unsubstantiated and false. Will the accused member be a candidate for MST as you are aware these investigations take sometimes 6months to a year. The accused is often treated as guilty from the start and often battling being seclusion from peers and events, battling the accusations and trying to speak to there innocence. Lastly, once the case is closed the members reputation will never be the same and forever tarnished leading to anxiety, depression, isolation, insomnia, nightmares and some form of PTSD as they relive the events of being investigated. I see nothing in the Va documents about something like this. Your insight would be amazing.

If the Veteran believes there is an error in their C&P Exam that was done for their mental health disorder how do they get that error addressed with the Veterans Benefits Administration?

Vboa granted my alcoholism as secondary due to service. Chirrosus off liver.

I was diagnosed with Major Depression, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood and Personality Disorder(dependent type) while in service. I was discharged with Personality Disorder. Can I file a claim for Major Depression or Adjustment Disorder even though I was discharged with Personality Disorder? I also had a back and knee injury while in-service.

If you don't reach out they can't help you. seek treatment.

I'm 80 percent service connected.70% ptsd,5%knee,5% tinnitus I am seeking 100% compensation due to unemployability. Do you have any suggestions or see any hangups.

What about ADHD

Am 70% just put in for increase for PTSD

I want my files when I got in and my files when I got out and my files when I file my claim for my Disability

I’m service connected disabled at 50% for ptsd. I’ve been out of work for. 2 years. I’ve had 2 back surgeries and a knee surgery. I have become entombed on my couch waiting for the day to pass. It’s gotten so bad that I will pace back and for 2 hours and vomit three times if I have. The bjl

I was disapproved for ptsd personal trauma even though I submitted my restricted report and hospital records. Should I appeal the ptsd or file for MST?

Why Are Veterans Treated Like Criminals? Are Doctors & Psychiatrist Supposed To Listen To Other People Rather Than Their Own Patient & Addressing The Root Cause Of The Problem. Are Returning Military Veterans Especially Coming From The War Zone Should Be Begging For Their Benefits? I Saw One Young Army Vet Begging For Food. A Lot Of these People Who Complained Didn’t Even Served

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Personality disorders can be service-connected if there is another disability "SUPERIMPOSED" upon it.

Would an overly stressful and sometimes toxic work environment like recruiting. be considered as PTSD?

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Speak the fudge up. Some of us cant hear too good lol

Mental health disability is such a strange concept. Imagine saying I am too sad (depressed) or anxious to do ANY work? That is counter-intuitive to recovery. No psychologist or psychiatrist worth their salt would encourage a person with mental illness to just check out of society and stay home.