Who Will Be Providing My Gaf Score Next

[Guest Jim S.]

The first GAF score I received was from an intake psychologist when I asked for treatment for my problems I am still dealing with today. The second time that I know of a GAF score being given to me, was from a studen psychologist doing a one on one talk theropy with me. As far as I know, I haven't received a score since then and should be due.

I see a Psychiatrist/Dr. every three months to check and see how my medication is working and how I am doing. She asks the same question each and every time.

My answers have always been about the same, I have my up days and my down, but nothing seemingly in the extremes.

I am afraid that if they were to score me now for a GAF, because I appear to be stable, that my score would be higher than it should be. If I were to stop taking my medications, I know for a fact that my score would drop into the toilet and they would probably have to admit me on a suicide watch.

I also worry that since I have a working claim in progress, that an error of scoring me higher than I ott to be, would hurt my claim or if I win, the percentage of my disability would be lower than it should be too.

I am also becoming a bit ancious and a bit more depressed, because I am considering telling my shrink about problems I have had in the past, but was to scared of the consiquences had I mentioned them. Since I am now alone and have no one else to worry about and am already considered 100% disabled for SSDI, the pressure of any consequences aren't so great, as in the past.

Anyway, would it be my shrink who gives the GAF score or is it my Primary Dr. who gives me the score? B)

Jim S. B)

[frosty69]

I am 100% Scheduler P&T, for PTSD with no more psychological testing needed. My GAF is 35 for social function and 55 for occupational function. I am sure every Doctor rate Veterans different, but maybe it will give some a idea, what is needed for this GAF business.

[Guest mr G]

Which is complete nonsense.....The VA people cry all the time over having a "standard" by which to evaluate PTSD, but, despite the GAF being the recognized standard for measuring mental health throughout the world, the VA refuses to use it as it was intended. Also, the argument that one's GAF can fluctuate is equally nonsense, as the VA is supposed to find a veteran's lowest point and determaine how often they reach that "low point".

you may think it's "nonsense", but what i told you is the truth !!!

[Jay Johnson]

you may think it's "nonsense", but what i told you is the truth !!!

Didn't say it wasn't the truth and that you were incorrect...I was merely making a general statement against the VA. Sorry if I didn't make myself more clear:-(