Dsm And Gaf?

[erico541]

i just received my psych exam papers in the mail and here is what they say. my gaf score is 60 and he said i am DSM iv for major depression that in his opinion are caused by my sc injuries. i am currently 30%left hand 30%right hand 20% left foot 20%right foot 10%tinnitus and 10%broken clavicle oh yeah and he said the tinnitus was made worse by my sc injuriis and the pain from them also is causing the depression. he also listed i have panic attacks 2-3 times weekly but that is helped by the medication foe depression the va gives me. i am currently rated at 80%. any ideas what the rating board may think?? i really value the help you folks give thanks and god bless

[erico541]

i am working part time, the rating guy put in his report that he has found my claim for depression due to sc injuries and pain are of sufficient severity that they meet the dsm 1v criteria for major depression as a direct result from the injuries. thanks for your help

[Berta]

If your Part time wages are at or below the current poverty level ( dont know what that is- it is on the GNP web site- then if I were you I would apply for TDIU.

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[CRYPTOTECH]

If your 80% and not IU then you will need at least another 80% to be 100%. That would be VA math as far as how they add up the rating percentages. You're probably better off getting UI if you cannot work and just get an evaluation regarding you total occupational and social disabled.

Jay

If at least one of your service-connected disabilities is rated at 60%, then file for TDIU.

The Depression claim may or may not be granted (it is the VA we're dealing with), but if your evidence points to SC, then you should be rated at a percentage which may raise your overall to 100% compensation. Good luck!! ~Wings

[erico541]

pretty tough math scale the va uses. so you essentially need 180% to equal 100% sc?