Depression Secondary To (Pain From) Sc Id & Sciatica

[USAFSP]

I intend to file a claim for depression secondary to my SC IVDS and Sciatica. My depression stems from my diminished quality of life and limited activity due to the chronic pain. I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression NOS by my VA mental health. However, will the VA require the statement of a mental health professional to the effect of "veteran's depression is caused by chronic pain related to his service connected condition"? I'm hesitant to dictate to the doctor what to annotate. But I know VA doctors are hesitant to enter much info that would substantiate a claim. Anyone had experience in this area that can offer some advice?

[USAFSP]

The following statement was from my most recent visit:

"Reports that his mood has been helped with his antidepressant medication but he still has residual depression which sounds to be exacerbated by chronic pain from his back."

I'm going to go ahead file my claim and see how it goes.

On another note, what does it take to get a copy of my most recent c&p exam? I sent a request to regional office with the date of exam, physician, and location of the exam. VA sent me back a cd-rom with 832 pages of records. It even includes the request form I submitted. But no c&p record. My decision was in August 2014.

[brokensoldier244th]

c&P notes can be gotten from the Blue Button download on MyHealthVet. Just select 'all information' and then the date range, then scroll through the text file. Unless its MH notes and they are restricted from you (for some conditions they are) they should be in there. Mine usually are.

CAS

[USAFSP]

I tried the blue button on myHealthevet. But my c&p notes weren't on there. I'll take another look.