ptsd C & P Ptsd Gaf At 46

[majrrich]

First I have to say thankyou to everyone who gave me advice on my previous posts.

Had a C& P on Friday picked up a copy today. Appears to be thorough and all issues appear to be addressed. Dr gave a GAF of 46 current and then said GAF 44 to 49 for past year. I am a Vietnam Cobat Vet.

1. Does the VA rely soley on the scores or will they consider all the other evidence on the C & P. I guess I am asking is there any way of determing what type of rating will be given with these GAF scores.

Thanks Rich

[majrrich]

I manged to find the chart and compared the ratings to my CP wordage. looks like 50%. When I took my C&P the DR said I had a very strong stressor, can the seriousness of the stressor add to the %?

[Pete53]

The stressor will only prove that you have a reason to have ptsd connected to your service.

If you are not able to work you need to request TDIU if you have not already done that.

Good Luck

[majrrich]

The stressor will only prove that you have a reason to have ptsd connected to your service.

If you are not able to work you need to request TDIU if you have not already done that.

Good Luck

Thanks, should I wait for a decision based on what I have submitted, or do I request TDIU now??

Rich

[Tbird]

try this link

Schedule for Rating Disabilities

[john999]

Rich

If you are unable to work due to the PTSD then file for TDIU right away. This will preserve the effective date. File the VA TDIU form. Being unemployable is part of the way the VA decides your rating. Being able to work is what decides the difference between total disability and just a partial disability with mental disorders.

[cloudcroft]

I agree.

Wit a consistent GAF of 50, I was 50% rated for about 10+ years and finally decided I should have been rated at 70% all along. It had to go all the way to the BVA but they agreed with me and I got my increase to 70%.

GAFs alone are not enough to go by -- we all know that -- but they are a good indicator of where your disability rating should be at so if your other evidence supports the 70% rating, don't just accept a 50% rating. And a GAF of 50 can be argued either way...argue it in your favor. A GAF lower than 50 CLEARLY should be 70% at least.

IMO, this is especially true of mental disorders rather than physical.

-- John D.

I would compare your symptoms to the chart provided by Carlie, but, generally speaking, I wouldn't be happy with any rating under 70% unless your supporting documentation is VERY weak.

Edited June 15, 2007 by cloudcroft