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Dsm Iv Or Dsm-V - Are C & P & Ro Raters Required To Use Year Claim Filed ?
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fatheryabueloDE9
Good day fellow Vets,
It appears many C & P exam results posted the last few months are quoting the use of DSM IV, some DSM-V.
I filed my claim in May 2014. My C & P exam was in March 2015. The VA Psych examiner official results quoted using DSM-V.
Since Feb. 2014, my primary CBOC, MH practitioner (a contracted LCSW) exclusively used DSM-IV.
Most of his notes about my visits from Feb. 2014 through Sept. 2014 quote DSM-IV terminology; all have a GAF of 45. (None recently.
He was on medical leave from late Oct until this month)
Recently, in April 2015, my Regular meeting with my 2nd MH person was changed at the last minute. Upon my CBOC arrival,
I had a tele-conference with a MD/Psychiatrict at the VA's W. Palm Beach Regional Center.
Her notes of my "visit" quoted I was at a GAF of 55.
Btw, my Claim closed about 2 weeks ago.
A few days ago, my VSO stated the VA's RC Raters are suppose to be using the DSM in effect when a claim is filed. He has been a VSO for 15 years.
A few days ago, the VSO and I met about the 30% rating I recently was given by the FL Regional Office.
I am filing NOD but not specificially about the DSM issue.
I am confused !
Can I please have guidance on what is correct VA rater policy?
Thanks for any clarification.
A Nam Vet
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