What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Depression

What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Depression | All You Need To Know

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2 ай бұрын

In this video, Leah explains details related to Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams for depression. As a US Army veteran and physician assistant, she discusses how veterans often demonstrate a service connection for depression, which can, at times, be straightforward if diagnosed during active duty and directly related to service. For others, depression might be considered secondary to a service-connected physical condition depending on the circumstances. Leah details elements of the C&P exam process, emphasizing the importance of the Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DBQ), which helps determine the veteran's service connection and compensation level. She discusses how veterans often prepare for the exam with the assistance of their accredited legal representative, suggesting the may consider reviewing the DBQ beforehand and thinking of specific examples of how their depression affects their occupational and social functioning.
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@siddkid3169 2 ай бұрын

Take your time reviewing your mental health DBQ...an addition, I would advise seeking mental health treatment before starting a claim.😊

@prestigeveteranmedical 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the awesome feedback and support my friend =-)

@HurricaneTroy 2 ай бұрын

Damn Leah you are ripped!

@prestigeveteranmedical 2 ай бұрын

😁 thanks for watching!

@user-cr3ot4bw3w 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@prestigeveteranmedical 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@jammaho4762 2 ай бұрын

Secondary to TBI for a jump. This helps, thanks. 5 Ws, love it.

@prestigeveteranmedical 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching my fellow paratrooper

@adriansaltos7612 28 күн бұрын

I have my C&P exam today!!!!! Thank you for all the information. Very very helpful and informative

@prestigeveteranmedical 28 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Best of luck to you

@OldSOULinsight 7 күн бұрын

How’d it go? I have mine today.

@adriansaltos7612 7 күн бұрын

@@OldSOULinsightit went pretty good. I ended up getting 50%. Focus on your military experience not your childhood. Lots of question will be asked about your past. If topics aren’t brought up like suicidal ideation, speak on it yourself. No abuse in alcohol or drugs.

@OldSOULinsight 6 күн бұрын

@@adriansaltos7612 got it. I have the appointment in an hour. This helps a lot.

@adriansaltos7612 6 күн бұрын

@@OldSOULinsightgood luck. Just have the main talking points on what you would like to address. Check off what has been said and address what hasn’t been said before it is completed. Make sure you take a look at the CFR and see what different percentages equate to what conditions

@HardDeck 2 ай бұрын

Great video, Leah! In February I got service connected for depression secondary to SC knee injury from 1994. I had a C&P exam with a VA doctor in January (not a contractor). He made up his mind before the exam that I would get 50% level even though I had documented SI and examples of problems that coincide with the 70% rating. I filed for a HLR and the DRO sent it back to the regional office and they doubled down on their decision even though it was wrong. Not sure if you guys can help or not. I've seen examples similar to mine that went to veteran court of appeals, even the Secretary Donough thought the VBA judge was wrong. Took couple years to get the veteran from 50 to 70. It's so messed up.

@prestigeveteranmedical 2 ай бұрын

Hey sir I am sorry to hear this. I do not believe this is something we would be able to assist with. Have you discussed this with a legal professional?

@HardDeck 2 ай бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical I have not. I was thinking of filing a supplemental claim. Does your company do mental health DBQs?

@prestigeveteranmedical 2 ай бұрын

@@HardDeck We do not sir

@combatdouglas1306 2 ай бұрын

Hard deck you need a competing IMO. Go see family doc. Outside docs are pricey.

@HardDeck 2 ай бұрын

@@combatdouglas1306 The medical opinion is for getting service connected. The DBQ is for the rating level. I have asked my VA MH provider and they won't do DBQ.

@MustPassTruck 22 күн бұрын

Got the questionnaire for all interviews except the depression appt. Only form I got was asking branch of service and what war I was involved in.

@prestigeveteranmedical 22 күн бұрын

Best of luck to you with this. Thank you for watching

@jahh8088 Ай бұрын

Can I still file for depression or anxiety if i have ssd ? And vice versa

@prestigeveteranmedical Ай бұрын

I would 100% recommend discussing this with an accredited legal professional

@jahh8088 Ай бұрын

@@prestigeveteranmedical sorry what i meant to say is. if i am already serviced connected with ssd can i still try to claim depression and anxiety even though depression and anxiety is symptoms of ssd

@prestigeveteranmedical Ай бұрын

@@jahh8088 I understood your question. Your question is specifically about how the VA combines or rates claims of similar type. This is a legal question and is within the scope of a legal professionals job.