Inarticulate&Distorted Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just an update, today is September 12 and i have received my Retro ArNG11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Congrats on the Great News bud. Good start and we are always here for you. God Bless Inarticulate&Distorted and flores97 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArNG11 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Congrats. Always helps me on my bad days, which seem to be happening more, reading about victories counters the bad. Look into the benefits and take advantage of them. The biggest thing is to work on getting treatment. I myself need to start reading moreabout all the changes in the process and the the law. VA is adapting and trying to change the game a bit. It goes in cycles I guess. Just use all the resources that are available here. flores97 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inarticulate&Distorted Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Are you all ready for my Redacted C&P Exam Results? i think this is the Lowball of the Lowballs lol! in all seriousness, this exam kind of pisses me off because the a$$hole wouldn't let me talk about my other diagnoses and yet check marked that i have no other diagnoses! during the whole exam he was rude and obnoxious and ultimately wouldn't let me talk very much. when i got in for my other Exams im going to demand that he not be allowed to see me. Also, i was never asked if i was homicidal, because believe you and me i would have told him! there are a few other things i disagree with here, but ultimately it got me my 50% rating. i refuse to go in stinking and acting a fool just because people say it will get you 100% i think the facts lend to my disability, and i still have more issues to fight. look forward everyones opinions! Edited September 13, 2015 by Inarticulate&Distorted left something out Andyman73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inarticulate&Distorted Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) LOCAL TITLE: C&P MENTAL DISORDERSSTANDARD TITLE: C & P EXAMINATION NOTEDATE OF NOTE: SEP 08, 2015@09:00 ENTRY DATE: SEP 08, 2015@10:06:32 AUTHOR: redacted for privacy EXP COSIGNER: URGENCY: STATUS: COMPLETED Mental Disorders (other than PTSD and Eating Disorders) Disability Benefits Questionnaire Name of patient/Veteran: REDACTED BY VETERAN SECTION I: ---------- 1. Diagnosis ------------ a. Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a mental disorder(s)? [X] Yes[ ] No ICD code: 300.4 If the Veteran currently has one or more mental disorders that conform to DSM-5 criteria, provide all diagnoses: Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: Persistent Depressive Disorder ICD code: 300.4 Comments, if any: Vet states he suffers from chronic dsyphoric mood, low motivation, insomnia, hypersomnia, low energy levels, low self-esteem,concentration problems. b. Medical diagnoses relevant to the understanding or management of the Mental Health Disorder (to include TBI): Diabetes Melitis2. Differentiation of symptoms ------------------------------ a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed? [ ] Yes[X] No c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)? [ ] Yes[ ] No[X] Not shown in records reviewed 3. Occupational and social impairment ------------------------------------- a. Which of the following best summarizes the Veteran's level ofoccupational and social impairment with regards to all mental diagnoses? (Check only one) [X] Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/ormood b. For the indicated level of occupational and social impairment, is it possible to differentiate what portion of the occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by each mental disorder? [ ] Yes[ ] No[X] No other mental disorder has been diagnosed c. If a diagnosis of TBI exists, is it possible to differentiate whatportion of the occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused bythe TBI? [ ] Yes[ ] No[X] No diagnosis of TBI SECTION II: ----------- Clinical Findings: ------------------ 1. Evidence review ------------------ a. Medical record review: Was the Veteran's VA e-folder (VBMS or Virtual VA) reviewed? [X] Yes[ ] No Was the Veteran's VA claims file (hard copy paper C-file) reviewed? [ ] Yes[X] No If no, check all records reviewed: [X] Military service treatment records [X] Military service personnel records [ ] Military enlistment examination [ ] Military separation examination [ ] Military post-deployment questionnaire [ ] Department of Defense Form 214 Separation Documents [X] Veterans Health Administration medical records (VA treatmentrecords) [ ] Civilian medical records [ ] Interviews with collateral witnesses (family and others who have known the Veteran before and after military service) [ ] No records were reviewed [ ] Other: b. Was pertinent information from collateral sources reviewed? [ ] Yes[X] No 2. History ---------- a. Relevant Social/Marital/Family history (pre-military, military, and post-military): Vet states he runs away from conflict, and has moved out of state 10 times since his discharge from the army in 2000. VEt lives with his father and grandmother in Washington. Vet states he cannot live alone due to fear, and depression. He said he tried living with a girlfriend once, for 2 months. He states that relationship ended due to arguing. Vet has never married and has no children. HE reports he has not had a girlfriend since 2008 because he is controlling and has difficulty trusting others. VEt states he has no close friends, other than video game friends he has on-line. Vet was raised by his father, sister, who is deceased, and 2half-sister and half brother. He states he is distant from his mother, andsiblings. He state he cuts out people that cause him stress in his life. Vet reports he didn't live with his mom growing up due to her drugabuse. b. Relevant Occupational and Educational history (pre-military, military,and post-military): Vet worked most recently in April, 2015, in a factory making industrial windows. HE reports he worked there a few months. Vet states he walked off the job because he said, "people were screaming at me." Hewas most stably employed at a gas station for a year from 2011-12. He said that job ended when he had an argument with his brother, whom he was living with at the time, and had to move out of state. HE notes he has moved 4 times out of state in the past 4 years. Vet reports he served in the army for a few months in 2000, but was discharged early due to his low motivation, and depression symptoms.Vet adds he got into fights with members of his platoon. Vet reports he has had 26 jobs since his discharge in 2000. c. Relevant Mental Health history, to include prescribed medications and family mental health (pre-military, military, and post-military): Vet reports he had 2 counselors, once for 4 sessions and once for 3 sessions, and received Adderall and Ritalin tried 8 years ago. Vet was diagnosed in service with Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood by Dr. Chin on 5 October, 2000. d. Relevant Legal and Behavioral history (pre-military, military, and post-military): jail for assault, of neighbor in 2011, at same time criminal mischief, and possession of marijuana in 2002. e. Relevant Substance abuse history (pre-military, military, and post-military): heroin abuse, age 22, marijuana on and off until 2011, alcohol abuse from 2009-2014, after sister died of brain aneurism. f. Other, if any: No response provided. 3. Symptoms ----------- For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that actively apply to the Veteran's diagnoses: [X] Depressed mood [X] Anxiety [X] Suspiciousness [X] Chronic sleep impairment [X] Impaired judgment [X] Disturbances of motivation and mood [X] Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships [X] Difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, including work ora worklike setting [X] Inability to establish and maintain effective relationships [X] Suicidal ideation Behavioral observations: Vet appears as a cooperative, casually dressed, well groomed, long bearded, Caucasian male who was oriented X 4. He was able to accurately list 3 words after a 3 minute delay. He accurately performed serial sevens, and listed the 5 most recent presidents of the U.S.A. without difficulty. He admits to having episodic suicidal ideation without a specific plan. He denies suffering from homicidal or psychotic ideation. Vet complains of suffering from a chronically dysphoric and anxious mood, and he displayed a wide range of affect.4. Other symptoms -----------------Does the Veteran have any other symptoms attributable to mental disorders that are not listed above? [ ] Yes[X] No 5. Competency ------------- Is the Veteran capable of managing his or her financial affairs? [X] Yes[ ] No 6. Remarks (including any testing results), if any: --------------------------------------------------- Vet appears at least as likely as not to meet the DSM-5 criteria with Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). It appears at least as likely as not that the vet's current symptoms of depression are related to vet's depression and low motivation noted in service medical records dated 18 October, 2000, in which vet was described with "constant depression...failure to adapt to military life...low motivation." In summary, vet does not have a diagnosis of adjustment disorder with depressed mood that is at least as likely as not caused by diagnosis in service. Instead, vet's current diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder appears to be a continuation of his prior diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder with Depressed mood which was noted in mental status evaluation by Dr. Chin on 5 October, 2000. Vet suffers from severe social, emotional, and occupational impairment as a result of his depressive disorder./es/ redacted for privacy PhDLICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTSigned: 09/08/2015 10:06 Edited September 14, 2015 by Inarticulate&Distorted drs privacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_VET Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 50% sounds about right, not saying you dont have other symptoms but from what he wrote down.Sinc eyou just got your rating you have 1 year to appeal it via a NOD. What i would do is go and get a IME from a board certified psychologist. your examiner was done by a "Licensed Clinical Psychologist" so you are going to want to find someone with a "higher rank", that is someone with more experience, with more certifications, with mor eboard credentials, etc. I fyou get someone that is roughly the same they will side with their examiner.However since you have been DX'd with the condition you are not fighting for SC which makes it easier, you are fighting for a higher rating, which is based on symptoms and effects upon life. I would get some sowrn declarations from family/friends as well as former coworkers in addition to a IME Inarticulate&Distorted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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