How I Proved My Depression was Service Connected and WON My VA Claim

As veterans, we put our lives on the line to serve and protect our country. However, this service often comes at a cost, as many of us return home with physical and mental health issues. One of the most common mental health conditions among veterans is depression.

Depression can greatly impact a person's life, making it difficult to work, maintain relationships, and enjoy daily activities. If you are a veteran suffering from depression related to your time in service, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
In this guide, I will share my personal journey winning a VA claim for depression and getting compensated, as well as valuable information on how to navigate the claims process and increase your chances of success.
My Journey Winning a VA Claim for Depression and Getting COMPENSATED

I first started experiencing symptoms of depression after returning from my deployment overseas. I struggled with adjusting back to civilian life and found it difficult to cope with the memories and experiences from my time in service.

After speaking with other veterans, I learned about the possibility of receiving disability benefits for conditions related to military service. So, I decided to file a claim with the VA for my depression.
However, like many others, my initial claim was denied. This only added to my feelings of frustration and hopelessness. But rather than giving up, I reached out to a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) for help.

My VSO guided me through the appeals process and helped me gather evidence to support my claim. We were able to obtain medical records from my time in service, as well as statements from fellow service members who witnessed changes in my behavior after deployment.

After submitting this new evidence, I was granted service connection for my depression and received a disability rating from the VA. This not only provided me with financial support but also validation for the struggles I had been facing.

🔶 Helpful resources for disabled veterans
------------------------------------------------

[puravida]

Just receiving treatment at a VA Hospital, causes depression! I am 100% P & T, with major depression and anxiety as secondary.

[jimjones]

TYVM CC. Watching your videos has gotten me into the hundo club and I did it on my own. Turns out I can fill out forms properly and turn 'em in as well as anybody else with a law degree. My one regret was not doing this sooner. Thanks again CC.

[MH-illk]

I used to think the ringing in my ear was me actually hearing electricity running the lights or other appliances. I ran a smoke generator in the Army... that's where the ringing came from.

[NoMoreLibs]

Thanks again CC. At 90% (thanks a bunch to you) and am now going for my mental health issues.

[solidsnake]

I have depression in my service record. I'm currently getting treatment for it. I've been out for 12 years and just now starting my process. I'm planning on filling in a month or so and hopefully everything goes well with the C&P

[thepumpchumppp]

i won my secondary earlier this year! but it doesn't make my ringing go away 😢

[AllDefiAreRugs]

That was pretty funny, that stock footage of a Vet attending an exam while wearing an olive green shirt and dog tags. LOL

[jameswest]

What about depression from being denied for over 5 years and. On the docket to get on the list for a hearing over 1 and half years.

[Hannibal]

I'm going through a law firm this a good idea or should I do it on my own?

[RR-]

I added a link to find doctors who writes nexus . See below

[TomDunson]

CC, My VA therapist has completed another series of PHQ-9 and GAD-7 evaluations tests and again I'm scored as severe. Additionally he says this i his after meeting notes. Any idea if I can use this info/evaluation to increase my PTSD claim from 50 to 70%

[zarfer]

Medical Doctors and nurses who have been in your community for a while will know of psychologist or psychiatrist in the area.

[cking]

Are you able to claim MDD secondary to tinnitus even though you are service connected for PTSD which list depression underneath the umbrella?

[mando]

I saw my county VA service officer and he said that a nexus letter from a doctor that is 100 miles or further away is not taken seriously by the VA. I am not sure why he said that but he did.