Use Of Civilian Phyciatrists

[kookiebean2001]

Anyone use a phyciatrist in a non post tramatic stress syndrome claim. Attorney says with my lack of sight, I would be surprised how much it effects other different areas of my life (for example my vision problems effect my social skills, learning, playing sports, etc.) My attorney wants to use a phyciatrist to help further my claim. I said ok until the phyciatrist quoted me $1500.00. Not sure if it's a waste of time and money.

Please no negative feedback necessary !

[kookiebean2001]

Once again Thank You all for your help.

[ltate90]

PETE53,

YES I DID THINK MY GAF WAS KIND OF HIGH, THAT'S THE FIRST TIME I EVER GOT A 60. WILL THIS HURT MY SSDI CLAIM EVEN THOUGH HE DIAGNOSED ME WITH MDD, PTSD, PANIC DISOREDR, GAD.

[Ricky]

Please no negative feedback necessary !

Sometimes negative feedback helps us to see more cleary my friend.

[kookiebean2001]

Sometimes negative feedback helps us to see more cleary my friend.

I ment no jokes

[Pete53]

PETE53,

YES I DID THINK MY GAF WAS KIND OF HIGH, THAT'S THE FIRST TIME I EVER GOT A 60. WILL THIS HURT MY SSDI CLAIM EVEN THOUGH HE DIAGNOSED ME WITH MDD, PTSD, PANIC DISOREDR, GAD.

Your diagnosis will help but the 60 GAF maybe not. Best bet is to wait and see as SS will require you to visit their Docs.

I would be optimistic you are headed up the right road.

Good Luck

[hotcoffee2]

are we talking about psychiatrist or physiatrist?