Depression Nexus

[Phillies44]

Hi, I know you guys probably see this question a lot. But I have a claim in for Depression, I was never seen for a C&P for depression. I was told my claim since Nov.08 is at the rating board for the second time. In short, I started to have depression and anxiety in active duty, but I never saw anyone until I was in the reserves years later. The only nexus I have is from the past three years of VA psych. doctors and my reserve unit in 2006 saying I could not be sent to Iraq because of psych. meds.and they were going to try to discharge me. My last GAF was 53 with generalized anxiety disorder. So I guess I am asking is, why no C&P exam for depression and is there enough to connect for my claim? Thanks, your replies would be great.

[Phillies44]

Phillies:

I really don't care to comment about other sites but TBird made Hadit to help Veterans who were having a difficult time with VA. Almost all who come here share that problem.

I think Hadit is different mainly cause we try to help and I believe that the deck is stacked enough that the time it takes and the VA probably weeds out many more than those who really do not have a claim.

Even here there can be disagreements but we will not allow personal attacks or putting down Veterans trying to get help.

If in fact you do suffer from PTSD you will learn over time that you are not crazy its a mental problem that can be treated and any benefits that you earned should be paid.

I suggest that if you have not done so please read the rules of Hadit and look over the Home Page where a lot of stuff is explained. You can still ask questions.

I wish you the best and I am glad to hear that you feel that Hadit is a good place for you. If you win your claim maybe you can stay here and encourage and help other Veterans.

Good Luck with your claim.

Pete

Hey thanks again for the reply, thanks for letting me get that off my chest. I have read the rules and most of the key posts at the top of each group forum. I do realize that there will be disagreements and from what I have read almost all of the posts from different people are positive. I too hope to be of some help to others in the future.

[sharon]

Hi, I know you guys probably see this question a lot. But I have a claim in for Depression, I was never seen for a C&P for depression. I was told my claim since Nov.08 is at the rating board for the second time. In short, I started to have depression and anxiety in active duty, but I never saw anyone until I was in the reserves years later. The only nexus I have is from the past three years of VA psych. doctors and my reserve unit in 2006 saying I could not be sent to Iraq because of psych. meds.and they were going to try to discharge me. My last GAF was 53 with generalized anxiety disorder. So I guess I am asking is, why no C&P exam for depression and is there enough to connect for my claim? Thanks, your replies would be great.

Lay statements from people who knew you and can describe you mood during active duty would be helpful.