VA Depression Criteria and How The VA Rates Depression (Tips For Getting Rated)

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Attorneys Ursula and Melanie talk about the way the VA Rates Depression when it comes to VA Disability Claims. They talk about the ways you can get a rating from 0% all the way up to 100% and the little stops along the way. This video can help you get the rating you deserve for the symptoms that you may have.

[Fenril]

Dam, I didn’t know how bad I am until they starting giving examples. 😢

[theaboveaveragejoeshow]

I think of suicide very often. My sleep is terrible I constantly hear a loud ringing in my ears from my tinnitus. I haven’t dated in several years and I have very bad social anxiety I never hangout with friends when they invite me out. I dont hangout anymore at all. It feels like the walls are closing in on me some days.

[Floppy-]

I didn’t realize how depressed I was until I heard it explained by you.

[logannwo]

After talking with my VSO I'm now watching a few videos including this one... I had no idea if I was as depressed as I am. I've been suffering and I keep pretending Everything's okay.
I've been struggling with simple tasks. Even having trouble speaking. Remember bring me to the people I talk to everyday. Stumbling in the middle of the sentence not being able to finish it. Sadly I cry watching this video cuz it gets me release that I might find out what's wrong with me but then also making me sad because I'm realizing how weak I've become.

[zlife]

It all depends on how much it effects your daily life. I was diagnosed with adjustment disorder early in my enlistment. My c&p diagnosed bipolar 1, anxiety with panic attacks, that set me at 70% for mental health. I also went to rehab while on active duty, and after discharge, and psych with SI. I wish i just had good mental health and give back the rating. Mental health sucks.

[MrDuran]

Greetings ma'am, I checked all the boxes. Guess I am in worse shape than I imagined. Was in the Army in 72-73 and was 16yrs old. Yes I can prove it on my DD214. Did not go good for me. I fell apart at 60 when I could not lift weights to burn stress. Retired early. I am just so grateful for my country. I would lay my life down for the US of A but am determined to be a blessing to my family and the Legion. Unfortunately I am locked in my home and never attended a meeting or church either, Funny how things work out. Thank you for all that you do for Vets cause it was not a nice time when we came back. There is a reason some lived under bridges or became loaners. Many blessings.

[natashascott]

Wow this the best examples I’ve ever heard and I have most of these symptoms.

[looneylenny]

Thank you for explaining. I am worse than I ever thought. I've known that I suffer from depression just never had it explained. I Hope You Have a Better Day, Boscawen, NH

[haroldandrews]

Great example of the breakdown for criteria. Thanks for posting.

[christopherivy]

Hill and Ponton was my representation with my VA appeal and claims sense 2017.

Lack of communication
Constant lawyer changes
Illegal fees charged to veterens

I recommend trying other resources . She comes off as nice but her office is incompetent.

[TheSushiandme]

With what you state, I should be rated 70%. I have SI, cant concentrate, bad relationship with relationship, work issues, and hygiene issues, etc

[schlirf]

All well and good, IF you can get a "nexus letter": Diagnosed with PTSD in 2019, but not militarily connected, after patrolling both the Czech and former East German Borders for five years. Believe me, I'm not alone in that category.

[gokubrown]

I just took a Depression C&P for TDIU I was at 70% depression and 90% overall at the time of the appointment

[munkandbear]

To win your claim, you must be transparent about your "real" situation. A C and P exam is "not" the time to suck it up and be a man! Be truthful and honest about the crap you deal with on a regular basis. Don't be surprised if tears come with reliving your experiences it is part of being human. I am rated at 10% for tinnitus and 70 % for Major depressive disorder making a total rating of 73.5 that pays at 70%. I filed my claim on my own and did not use an outside service.

[casuallevelexpert]

The differences between 70-100% are extremely minimal in reality. My evidence and C&P exam from 13 years ago justifies 100% rating and I was still rated 70%.

[marilules]

Thank you great info I real my y need this.

[redohe]

Lot of good information. I realize that this describes a lot of actions dealing with my environment.

[casuallevelexpert]

I’m very encouraged with the new criteria for mental health ratings, just hope they will hurry up to be implemented. Out of all the changes they’ve made to everything else, mental health is the only thing that seems to be beneficial to the Veteran (changes to GERD/IBS, Sleep Apnea, & Tinnitus definitely aren’t for example).

[ronaldhaugen]

I HAVE MOST OF THE CRITERIA IN SERVICE AND THEY ARE SAYING IT HAPPEND BEFORE SERVICE I WAS TREATED FOR ANXIETY DEPRESSION AND SLEEP WHILE IN SERVICE .HOW CAN VA STILL SAY THAT ?

[romulodejesus]

Who gonna right the right things that can turn your case? Psychologist or PA?