Depression increased!

[Reddit]

this is for increase in Depression. I am rated at 50% now.

will I get an increased with this   your opinion.

 

In the Opinion of the Examiner the current continuation and progression of the veteran's  symptoms pattern with increase impairment in occupation and social function

is more likely than not (greater than 50%) due to exacerbation of her dysthymic disorder.

[john999]

Are you working?

[Reddit]

yes, I am

[john999]

Well, it is possible you might get 70% but because you are working it makes it less likely.  As long as you can work the VA thinks even if you are psychotic you don't rate anything above 50% usually.    If you do get 70% then if you were to retire on disability you probably could get TDIU pretty fast, but they know this so less likely to grant  70% to a vet who is still working.