aggravating_coyote Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I'm sorry, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to word my question. Basically, I take meds for depression that have been effective. Are disability rating based on being on meds or not being on meds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator brokensoldier244th Posted May 10, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2021 No, because the condition exists absent the medication. It's not fixing the issue its just mitigating the problems associated with it as long as you take it. Stop taking it, the condition still exists. The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution. B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008 M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021 M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022 100% P/T MDD Spine Radiculopathy Sleep Apnea Some other stuff -------------------------------------------B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021 (I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents, and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted May 10, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 10, 2021 Usually, the lower rates call out a requirement for meds, like a 10%. You don't have to take them, but you may be prescribed meds for your condition. I believe it may be called out for MH at a 10% rate, which would cove depression. But as you get higher ratings, it may bot be a criteria for your particular rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted May 10, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) As for AS I KNOW VETERANS THAT ARE PRESCRIBE MEDS at his/her VAMC the meds are all free it use to have a co payment but I am fairly sure they stopped that. I am not 100% sure but I think it use to be a VETERAN needed a 30% service connection rating to get Meds Free. other wise they had to pay a small CO-payment. If you have a service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher You won't need to pay a copay for inpatient care. DEPENDING ON WHAT GROUP YOUR ASSIN TO. AS TO WHAT YOUR CO-PAYMENT WILL BE OR YOUR INCOME. But for now as I Understand during the covid 19 pandimic all medications are free to Veterans. Edited May 10, 2021 by Buck52 I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 aggravating_coyote Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 48 minutes ago, brokensoldier244th said: No, because the condition exists absent the medication. It's not fixing the issue its just mitigating the problems associated with it as long as you take it. Stop taking it, the condition still exists. Thank you. Then how does the VA determine my percent disability? I take 3 depression medications, a mood medication and a cognitive medication. All have allowed me to somewhat function, but without the meds, I might be dead. How can the VA determine the degree of my disability when all they asked was how I'm functioning today? Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted May 10, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 10, 2021 aggervating_coyo te check this link out it may can answer your question. https://www.grimesandteich.com/when-can-the-va-consider-the-positive-effects-of-current-medication-when-determining-a-veterans-disability-rating/ I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator brokensoldier244th Posted May 10, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2021 They use your progress notes from your appointments and the schedule of disability ratings to see where your progress intersects with the available closest rating. The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution. B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008 M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021 M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022 100% P/T MDD Spine Radiculopathy Sleep Apnea Some other stuff -------------------------------------------B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021 (I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents, and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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