ptsd Ptsd Or Depression

[bigoc]

I am suffering from PTSD or Depression or both. I am currently getting back into treatment for whatever it is. I am also looking to file a claim as I have not done so yet. I am rated 40% for TBI which may be a factor.

Anyway, my question is should I file for one or the other or both?

Also I am currently working but think I easily fit the 50% rating. I am at the very least trying to just get SC.

A neuro-psych exam that was completed has a finding for both PTSD and Depression. Should this help my case. I understand GAF results are a big factor as well.

[carlie]

As long as PTSD is your primary diagnoses for mental health depression will be a major factor in how they rate your PTSD.

Lets say you have asthma. The VA should factor that in with your PTSD IF you are diagnosed with anxiety as well.

11cvolley,

I don't know that I would necessarily agree with the VA should factor in asthma with PTSD.

These are two separate issues.

PTSD does not always exacerbate or increase asthmatic symptoms.

[john999]

For my information is there a psychological factor in asthma attacks? It might be pretty thin to try and connect PTSD with asthma.