It May Be Just Me, But Things Are Getting Confusing.

[Rockhound]

When I am not working on my current claim, always trying to find additional supporting evidence, I am working, not only on my next claim, but I am always thinking and working on my CUE claim whcih dates back to 1974. Boy does it ever get confusing, especially with the meds I am on.

The Cue claim has to reference the evidence, laws, regulations, and such extent at the time (1974) My current claim references (DC) that may have changed since the previous claims denial. This is were it gets a bit confusing. Either the VA Rater miss labled the (DC) or they changed since then, but it has only been about 5 yrs. between these claims and what I am seeing sure has me going over the Disability Schedule over and over.

Apparently the VA is using a different coding than the DSM IV (DC) numbers and some DSM (DC) either don't have corresponding VA (DC) or the reference material I am using is outdated or incomplete.

I already noticed that the DSM II (DC) has changed, when using the DSM IV, which is understandable, but the VA (DC) don't necessarily correspond or cross over in the DSM IV in all cases.

I think even the VA Rater is having trouble differentiating between the two. For instance, I was given a diagnosis of an Adjustment Disorder the Depression and Anxiety, NSC with a VA (DC) of 9434, yet it corresponds with the DSM IV with Major Depression Disorder, where as the Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood and Anxiety in the DSM IV gives the (DC) as 309.28

It's driving me nuttier than I am already and it's happening already in my current claim, where the VA has my painful scars being rated under VA (DC) 6504, when it should be under 7804 for unstable or painful scars.

If anyone can make sence of this, all the power to you, it's got me chasing my tail, sort of speak.

Rockhound Rider ;)

Edited May 30, 2009 by Rockhound

[Rockhound]

LarryJ: At least with this one (309.3) If you decide the punch out the lights of a C&P examiner who you think is messing with you, you might have a viable "not in your right mind defense"

LoL ;) LoL LoL I'm only funning people, you don't want to do anything like what I stated. You could end up where your better half has to see you through a two inch glass window and talk to you using a telephone receiver, nor do you want the guys in white coats to come fit you with their funny jacket, that has sleeves to long and it buckles up the back, if you know what I mean.

Rockhound Ride

"309.3 With Disturbance of Conduct...."

Now, that there is something I haven't claimed/applied for, yet!

But, and ask The One Who Must Be Obeyed and she will vouch for my applicability and suitability to this 309.3!