So after 5 years of appeals, I was finally sc for depression. I was rated at 30%. My issue is that I wasn't honest with the doctors or evaluator about suicidal thoughts.
It was stupid, but I just don't trust them enough to have told them. I just found out though that having the thoughts would qualify for 70%.
I looked through my mental health notes and saw at least one time the doctor did mention that I had them.
My question is, should I appeal the decision again and start being honest or just start being honest and file for an increase in a few months?
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So after 5 years of appeals, I was finally sc for depression. I was rated at 30%. My issue is that I wasn't honest with the doctors or evaluator about suicidal thoughts.
It was stupid, but I just don't trust them enough to have told them. I just found out though that having the thoughts would qualify for 70%.
I looked through my mental health notes and saw at least one time the doctor did mention that I had them.
My question is, should I appeal the decision again and start being honest or just start being honest and file for an increase in a few months?
Thank you.
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Something similiar happened to me. I went in to a MH C&P and I wasnt honest, worse than yours, not only did i not mention everything that would have supported my increase i just said i was fine, e
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