Depression and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this video Leah discusses the intricacies of VA disability ratings for depression among veterans. She explains that depression, a common mental health disorder among veterans, is characterized by various symptoms lasting more than two weeks as defined by the DSM-5. Leah highlights that both psychologists and psychiatrists, as well as mid-level providers like nurse practitioners and physician assistants, can diagnose and treat depression. She distinguishes between primary and secondary service connections for depression, with primary relating to incidents during active duty and secondary stemming from other service-connected disabilities. Ratings for depression can range from 0 to 100, depending on the severity and impact on life, with a 100 rating indicating severe impairment, including self-harm and suicidal tendencies.
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I see you airing on central time I live in Virginia so can you still help me ? The VA is currently treating me for depression and they just up my Zoloft to 250 mg but I don't have a disability rating for it . I have 2 in service incidents that should qualify they are in my C-file can you help ?
@@mikebiase6710 I would be happy to take a look at this with you. Can you please email me at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
Hello fellow vets. Leah is the best! She writes a very detailed nexus letters and DBQ's. She helped move me from 60% to 100% P&T. She is very professional, and is a straight shooter. I highly recommend her. Thank-you Leah for all your help and great information!!
You are AMAZING! Thank you for the feedback and still caring enough to even come here for info and praise after receiving your rating. Big hugs sir
DBQS and other research will help you tune-in on your symptoms...you have to voice those symptoms.
Thank you for the feedback sir!
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I've won 3 claims because of Heather Call from Prestige. I highly recommend this company. She reviewed my medical records very thoroughly and was able to provide positive Nexus letters and DBQ'S on my behalf. 🙏💪❤️
We love Heather Call as well! She is amazing! Thank you for the opportunity sir!
My C&P exam for mental is tomorrow. I have my Nexus letter from y'all, so hopefully that will help a lot with the claim and I'll get a decent examiner that will pay attention to what I say. Have had really bad exams in the past.
Keep us posted and best of luck sir!!
So??? What happened
@@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351 Claim was awarded this month and I received a 50% rating. Had a pretty good C&P examiner for a change, but he referenced my thorough nexus letter in the exam.
results?
Update?
Thank you again for your help.
Thank you for watching!!
I used the nexus provided by you and I was denied for major depressive disorder with anxious distress (previously claimed as depression and anxiety conditions). Additional to the nexus letter I also provided a medication list, buddy letter, personal statement as well. Should I put in another claim as secondary rather than primary?
I’m sorry to hear this. I would recommend following up with a legal professional. Have you done that yet?
Hey ma'am, thank you for sharing all the info. Currently at 90%. Have an appt with a VA doc for depression due to chronic back pain, mixed with a little ptsd from 2017. Would I be prescribed something? Also, can I put in for a claim after the first visit? Thanks!
Hey sir I am not sure that you will be prescribed anything it is really up to the doctor you are seeing. As far as claims are concerned you can always make a claim at any time. Keep us posted!
I have the same depression because of my chronic back pain and spinal fusion for the last 24 years. i feel your pain and good luck sir. take care
@@pmalegria89 Sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for sharing your experience
@@prestigeveteranmedical You're welcome and thank you for the kind words. I'm barely educating myself so that I can see what my choices are to file again.
Not really related but I had a therapy session with a psychologist back in 2021 and I disclosed that I was adopted when I was younger and had bad grades in school. From 2022-present I’ve been dealing with mentally taxing depression and anxiety that stemmed from a few in-service events. I’ve sought out mental therapy for almost three years now, have been checked in to the psych-ward, and am currently doing out-patient therapy (all in Service treatment records, along with ICD diagnosis). My question would be, am I screwed in my Mental Health claim because I disclosed my adoption during my childhood and also stated that I felt bad for a few months? Current diagnosis of MDD, GAD, and Adjustment Disorder within the past 12-months. Currently on active duty and will be utility BDD in 3-months.
Thanks in advance
Hey sir I am sorry to hear this. It really just depends on the specifics there is not really a black and white answer
Been out of the service a little over 20 years and just realizing I had access to VA Healthcare. Just got diagnosed with persistent depression disorder and PTSD from traumatic event during active duty. Going through treatment for that so we'll be in touch with you guys soon. Do I have a shot or will they blow me off because of the amount of time that has passed?
Many veterans are connected years after separation. It just depends on the specifics. Best of luck to you and glad to hear you are getting care.
If you have PTSD, depression, anxiety and insomnia issues are you better off just going for PTSD increase since it includes all the above
It just depends on the specifics of your case. You may want to follow up with a legal professional about this.
So question if the depression is due to losing a family/or friend while deployed it cannot be service?
I am not really sure about that sir. Thank you for watching
@@prestigeveteranmedical you started at the beginning of the video that it can’t be due to bereavement. I was just looking for an understanding of that.
@@user-oi7tg7hb4q You are misconstruing what is said in the video. That was in reference to the diagnostic criteria for depression.
@@prestigeveteranmedical thanks! Nd i appreciate you getting back to me.
I’m still active duty. Is an opinion from a therapist sufficient for the VA rating, or does it need to be from a doctoral-level provider?
It just depends on the VA's interpretation of the evidence. You will likely still be called in for a C&P exam in which a doctoral level provider will do an evaluation
How does taking or not taking medication effect your rating?
That’s a really good question. I’m not sure that it really changes things directly
How can I talk to you about my specific Va claim submission. I haven't submitted at all and was discharged 2018.
Hi sir I am not an expert in the claims filling process. You will want to discuss that with a VSO or another accredited legal professional
The Psychologist diagnosed me with persistent depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder... i dont know if thats good or not for SC
I am so sorry to hear that sir. Thank you for watching and best of luck
Personality disorders are not covered by the VA. They could try to argue that the depression is connected to the BPD and not service connect you because of that. You might be able to argue that service made your depression worse though.
How do I get a consultation with this company?
Please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
Do you guys have your own psychologist that can evaluate me for anxiety or depression?
We have Psychologists however we do not diagnose people with medical conditions. If you already have a diagnosed medical condition and you are interested in working with us on a nexus letter please reach out to us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
Also. How do I hire you to go further ?
If you email me at leah@prestigeveteranmctx.com we can get the ball rolling when you are ready.
Can you lose your 2nd amendment right due to this condition?
I have not heard of this but you should check with a legal professional on this.
Doesn’t relate, they just blame it on something else
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching