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chomperjones
I have asked a lot of questions and i continue to ask alot of questions to learn even more. I think this may be my final question before i file.
So i am currently service connected at 80%
60% asthma
30% allergic rhinitus
10% carpal tunnel
10% cystic acne (due to jet fumes)
Now here's my question.
Back in 2009 i began seeing a shrink for depression. ive been on pills and have gone to a counselor very often ever since.
It is believed that my depression came from the 3 plane crashes that i witnessed. And another 1 that i didnt witness, but i was apart of the HR (human remains) team that shipped the 6 recovered bodies home.
It is also believed that my depression has come as a result of the severe asthma and allergy pains.
Recent my therapist marked me down as bipolar I, fyi.
My question is, do you think i would have a better chance claiming bipolar/depression as secondary to the asthma and allergies.
Or should i just say that ive been depressed from the plane crashes and hr missions.
Or should i just claim depression as its own issue.
please help. Thanks.
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Hello Chomper, I too have actually had to offload human remains from aircraft. I actually have recurring nightmares of it. Thanks for your service loadmaster. What kind of plane did you work o
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