amyscotti

Hello all, My name is Amy, and I am going through the awesome process of the VA Appeals system. Been in this system since 2015. My appeal is in reference to my anxiety and depression, that I know was unfairly rated due to other professional opinions doctors and lawyers...but why does their opinion matter. I guess my question is in reference to what kind of percent I would be looking at for my anxiety, depression, major depression, and Bipolar type II disorder. I know you can not get separate ratings for mental disorders, and I currently have a new representative that i working diligently on my claim (thank God she previously worked to the BVA). I am looking for constructive feedback ONLY. Below is a little background of the severity of diagnosis. I am looking just for a ball park. BTW the reason I am going through this appeals process is because I missed a two CMP exams( which were scheduled during the holiday season), because I was working part time as a operations manager for FedEx Ground as a operations manager taking time off the calendar is completely blacked out during that period for obvious reasons. I know this because I just recently received my brown envelope that stated that even though there was plenty of evidence in folder. Joined the RAMP APPEALS process in June of 2018, so they didn't consider any other medical evidence after the fact. Even though I had to write my congressman to get me put in the system effective January 2019. Not salty or anything....Just to receive a denial in the mail early Feb. 2019. In 2009 I made a suicide attempt due to factors I will not go into detail about its been something that has been extremely hard to talk about. In 2010, divorced my ex-husband prior to a physical incident I have seen several psychiatrist, and received my diagnosis for major depression in 2017, 2018 Bipolar disorder. I have been on every antidepressant you can think of, and currently trying TMS therapy again similar to ECT therapy just less invasive. Recently I was almost hospitalized for suicidal thoughts. This has affected my ability to keep employment since 2016. I do not want to apply for TDIU, because I do want to work but I keep the panic attacks under control.....I just want my life back :(