C&p Report Received, Need Opinions

[Devildog3043]

I just received a copy of my C&P exam for Mental Disorder and I asking some opinions of what rating will be used. I have checked the rating schedule and alot of things fall under 2 categories but not sure. Here is a transcription of the report:

Axis I- Social Phobia/ Major Depressive Disorder (2 diagnosis)

Axis III-1. The patient reported having obstructive sleep apnea. 2. High Blood pressure.

Axis IV-Psychosocial and Environmental Problems: Military service including Recruiting Duty

Axis V- Current GAF: 49

DIFFERENTIATION OF SYMPTOMS

A. Does the veteran have more than one mental disorder? Yes

B. Is it possible to differentiate what symptoms are attributable to each diagnosis? Yes

Regarding to the list of rateable symptoms in section II on this exam, depressed mood, chronic sleep impairment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and suicidal ideation are more strongly associated with major depressive disorder. Anxiety, panic attacks, and difficulty establishing and maintaining work and social relationships are more strongly associated with social phobia. He also has impaired concentration which is associated with both conditions.

OCCUPATIONAL AND SOCIAL IMPAIRMENT

Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity

SYMPTOMS FOR RATING PURPOSES

Depressed mood, Anxiety, Panic attacks more than once a week, chronic sleep impairment, Disturbances in motivation and mood, Difficulty in establishing and maintaining work and social relationships, Suicidal ideations, Impaired concentration.

COMPETENCY

Is the veteran capable of managing his or her own financial affairs? Yes

This is the majority of the report without the history portion. From what I see, it can fall into the 50%-70& range but I could be wrong. What do you think?

[john999]

I see TDIU or 100% in your future. The exam doctor said "total social and occupational disability" which is 100%. Now raters have to decide since the doctor does not decide these things but either 70% and TDIU or 100% is my guess. I see the exam for PTSD is very detailed with a hell of a checklist.

John

[Veldrina]

agree with john, but i plugged it into our evaluation builder just to be sure, and it is indeed a 100% rating!

[Motherof3]

Thanks John and Veldrina! So I just need to wait and breath. It's been a long, hard road.

[Veldrina]

Yeah...they are cracking the whip nationwide, so hopefully you will hear sooner than later from us. Hang in there!

[Motherof3]

Claim moved from Pending Decision Approval to Pending Decision Notification since 2 Aug today! So excited. Been praying hard for positive and speedy decision! I appreciate all of support, advice and prayers! stand with me and pray for Permanent & Total 100% decision now, in Jesus' name. Amen.

[Radio_Dog]

Wish you get your 100%! I know you will