killemall Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I went to the va mental health a year ago. told them I was depressed because of my hearing loss. Made me do all kinds of testing. my GAF score was an 55. On axis 1 the doctor wrote depression secondary to medical condition plausable. Do I have a shot at a depression claim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted July 23, 2013 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 23, 2013 Any medical condition that is permanent, disfiguring, or painful can cause depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 http://veteransbenefitsatoz.com/site/mobile?url=http%3A%2F%2Fveteransbenefitsatoz.com%2FHearing_Loss___Tinnitus.html Good link for info on this subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceturkee Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 i was awarded depression, secondary to my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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meghp0405 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 submit your claim with supporting documents on a VA FM 21-526ez. This is a fully developed claim, which are being processed quicker than a normal/standard claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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killemall
I went to the va mental health a year ago. told them I was depressed because of my hearing loss.
Made me do all kinds of testing. my GAF score was an 55.
On axis 1 the doctor wrote depression secondary to medical condition plausable.
Do I have a shot at a depression claim?
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LET US KNOW IF YOUR APPROVED FOR YOUR DEPRESSION SECONDARY TO YOUR HEARING LOSS.?? WATCH OUT ON THEM LOW BALL YOUR RATING. WISH YOU THE BEST OUTCOME.
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