I had all of my initial C&P exams about 3 weeks ago. I was not initially scheduled to see a mental health professional. At the general exam I was asked if I had ever been seen by a mental health professional during my AD service and whether I had ever been depressed. I answered yes to both. The examiner recommended to the VA that I have a mental health exam as well. I received the appointment letter two days ago.
I have never been diagnosed with depression but I did have an evaluation/interview when I was trying to get my chronic pain diagnosed. I never heard back from the doctor after the evaluation. However, I have had suicidal thoughts at three different times in my life. I also went to a therapist through Military One Source when I was going through my divorce. Well, onto my question I guess, now that I have given a little background information. I am just wondering what I should expect at my exam next week? I am not sure what I should even say. I am not currently struggling at all, however, I can get dark sometimes. I would like to have a service connection in case I slide back into a bad place in the future. I am only hoping for a 0%. Should I add mental condition or depression to my claim or should I wait until my current claim is settled so as not to send it back to the beginning again? Or will this exam be sufficient? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
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I had all of my initial C&P exams about 3 weeks ago. I was not initially scheduled to see a mental health professional. At the general exam I was asked if I had ever been seen by a mental health professional during my AD service and whether I had ever been depressed. I answered yes to both. The examiner recommended to the VA that I have a mental health exam as well. I received the appointment letter two days ago.
I have never been diagnosed with depression but I did have an evaluation/interview when I was trying to get my chronic pain diagnosed. I never heard back from the doctor after the evaluation. However, I have had suicidal thoughts at three different times in my life. I also went to a therapist through Military One Source when I was going through my divorce. Well, onto my question I guess, now that I have given a little background information. I am just wondering what I should expect at my exam next week? I am not sure what I should even say. I am not currently struggling at all, however, I can get dark sometimes. I would like to have a service connection in case I slide back into a bad place in the future. I am only hoping for a 0%. Should I add mental condition or depression to my claim or should I wait until my current claim is settled so as not to send it back to the beginning again? Or will this exam be sufficient? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
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jlduty, Welcome to Hadit! Ok, here's the big thing, when you go to the C&P exam for MH, describe everything from your worst day ever. They will downplay your level of MH rating if they c
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I don't make a habit of disagreeing with Marines, as I value my life and limbs , but I would suggest caution about focusing only on your worst day ever. I understand where you're coming from And
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I agree with the above from Mark and Gastone, with a word of caution: I would highly recommend avoiding any topic matter PRIOR to your service. I think this is what Andy was getting at in part of hi
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