Major Depressive Disorder C&P

[DevilDog12]

I am currently rated 30% for Migraines, and 0% for Restless Leg Syndrome.  These are both SC'd from service in the Gulf.  I recently had a C&P for MDD.  Very nice Doctor.  Asked me a lot of questions from childhood on.  I was then asked to answer a 20 question questionnaire regarding how I feel.  Does anyone know what this is, and what it is used for?  Doctor also recommended I make an appt and be seen by VA Psych.  Not sure what GAF score was, but doctor stated I was in moderate to severe range.  Hope the outcome is good.  What was that 20 question questionnaire, and how do you think I stand with the claim?  

[DevilDog12]

Thanks eagle1012004!  Much appreciated!  All the best to you and yours as well!

[Andyman73]

DevilDog12,

That is wonderful news!

Semper Fi.

Andy

[Swarthy]

Not sure if it was answered (the pop up and pop over ads on this site are incredible!)

The questionnaires sounds like it was the 'Beck Depression Inventory'

 

The GAF and the words 'Moderate to 'Severe' wont be factored into your rating (these words don't appear in the CFR)

The C&P exam has 3 important parts for rating a disability

The Nexus "at least as likely' or better points to service connection

The functional impact statement: deficient in 'some', most', or 'all' areas

 

And the symptoms checked

Such as depression, sleep impairment, confusion, memory, etc.

(oddly enough I too have RLS and my last C&P examiner didn't checkmark it- do don't worry if it doesn't show up on yours)