Mental Health

[Scott D]

I am currently rated at 10% service connection for anxiety.

Out of the service I was also daignosed with BPII, but I was unable to get this Service Connected. The diagnosis was given a couple month after seperation.

I have been going to VA counselling as symptoms have worsenend over the past year and half. In my counselling I have seen a decline in GAF from intial 70 to 60. In the counsellors notes she has also diagnosed major depressive disorder and as having an adjustment disorder. While I am seeking help, unfortunately my condtion has continued to slip.

What does an adjustment disorder mean in the terms of the VA? In this an attempt to write off my condition as soemthing other than it really is?

I had a C&P for mental helath a few months back and the practicioner said he was going to reccomend a full work up. I have yet to hear back from the VA in regards to that. What is a full work up?

[Vync]

AD is typically the first step diagnosis by the VA, unless something jumps right out. It basically means you have issues. Overtime, a more specific diagnosis can be made. Many folks with just AD have trouble getting SC at all.

No clue about the full work up

[jesusplay]

I thought if you were diagnosed with something within a year of discharge it was considered SC?

[john999]

If it is a chronic condition with a least a 10% rate then you should be SC'ed for it, but you must claim it within a year of discharge. How long has it been since you were discharged? If your VA doctor says you have major depression I would ask for an increase in your 10% rating. Trusting your VA doctor to have done a Full Workup may have cost you. What is BPII anyway? If you claimed it and you have the decision has not become final I would appeal it. By not appealing these decisions they have become final. Was anyone advising you on how to file a VA claim?

John

[Navy04]

Adjustment Disorder usually is a way for the VA to try and low ball Mental Conditions. I have always had Severe Mental Diagnoses, but I know a lot of Vets get screwed with this Diagnoses. As far as the GAF the Psych Doc is assigning you is still very high for the VA. I was a 42 when I was assigned 30% PTSD last year. I have an increase now, as my PTSD is very bad. I was just award SSDI last month, in less than 3 months. Just wait and see what your current claim yields in the end, and then we will help you go from there my friend. God Bless and good luck. Keep us posted

[Berta]

If the BP means Bi Polar, keep in mind that VA only SCs one MH issue.

"Out of the service I was also daignosed with BPII, but I was unable to get this Service Connected. The diagnosis was given a couple month after seperation."

Why did the VA deny? I am still not sure what BP means.

[Scott D]

Berta you were correct that BP was meant to refer to Bi-Polar. It was denied because there was no evidence the condition as realized in service, although there were symtpoms linked to anxiety that cross over to BP. I know the VA only rates one condtiion, but I wanted to get each condition SC just in case.

I do use the DAV as my service officer, but I have not had any consistency as the SO changed so many times. I try to take things into my own hands and use the SO as a admin check, but as highs and lows are experienced my resolve to handle things wanes.

Edited March 24, 2014 by Scott D