Gaf Of 50--what?

[Nic25]

I was just recently given a gaf score of 50...does anyone know how to convert this score to a possible disability rating...or maybe provide me with some historical data or a site I can go to for conversions...thanks

[john999]

Usually between 50-70% but there are other factors to consider. Are you working? If you are working you will probably get the lower rating. If not working then you should file for TDIU with a GAF of 50.

[carlie]

Grasshopper,

Here's the MH Schedule for rating disabilities.

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-....78&idno=38

I hope you have a whole lot more evidence besides just a gaf score.

Do you have medical evidence of a Mental Health Diagnosis that provides a

nexus, (link) to AD ?

Hope this helps,

carlie

[Pete53]

50% and not working should be 100% via TDIU. 50% and SSD should give you 100% TDIU. To many put to much stock in GAF in my opinion. After all its an assessment made often by someone in a hurry and usually not a Shrink.

Its evidence that wins claims not GAF's or opinions by overworked staff at VA.

Edited March 14, 2008 by Pete53
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[yoggie2]

I was just recently given a gaf score of 50...does anyone know how to convert this score to a possible disability rating...or maybe provide me with some historical data or a site I can go to for conversions...thanks

Nic25, just so you know I'd be very careful in the sense of getting your hopes that VA will sway your way they are cracking down on these particular types of claims in helping VETS, its the easiest way to attach fictitious problems besides SC ones. I just received a GAF of 40 and was denied out right and was disgraced and humiliated, I'm sure you wont have the same RO but they still play by the same rules....... Just be careful Brother....................Rich

[Nic25]

Thanks for the information and warnings guys...trying to feel my way through a dark room...just keep talking and I will walk towards the sound...thanks again...

[Pete53]

Nic:

Good way to approach it and that is why Hadit is here. We are pro Veteran and except to point out how VA works we are on your side.