The VA fight is taking a toll. Relationships, work, personal enjoyment. I swear interacting with them has made everything worse. I understand now why 22 a day is a thing. Be they say without saying, that they want you to check yourself out and not be a burden to them anymore.
Thank you for doing this for us VETs. I have some issues with anxiety and over time has gotten worse. I really dont do well in groups, I limit my activities and it has caused some issues with my family. We recently went to sea world and just being around all those people really made me feel angry and uneasy. I had an episode several years back that caused me to have some pretty bad side effects, heavy breathing, heightened feeling of aggression and some tunnel vision feel. My wonderful wife was able to take me away and to an area away from the situation and helped me regain my composure. Its cut plenty of social functions and gatherings over the years.
You explain my experience perfectly. I also cannot stand being in a public place like a restaurant where everyone is talking creating a roar in my ears and mind that I find difficult to bear and I just want to leave.
Excellent information, interesting that Nick's representationof the VA's position differs with my personal expereinces. Social Security has deterimined that I am disabled, yet the VA seems to consider that my disability is isolated to the physical injury and that there is no relationship between my emotions, and my condition. So much for policy. The most unfortunate decision, I have been left with is seeking legal representation, I volunteered to serve this country, and 45 year ago they did the same thing. Yes, my injury started in 1975, and the records are there, but I just can't seem to get them from National Archrives. I can't comprehend why things are so difficult, the CFR is fairly clear, if I did not satisfy the criteria I would drop it. It is not a money issue, it is a matter of INTEGRIGTY. I may never overcome the obstacle I face, at least there is a way otehrs can find help. Thank you.
i just wanted to say that your website is one of the best i have seen to date and your juice explanation on va math made me giggle super effective and easy to understand thank you for what yall do
If I have insomnia from depression can I file that as disability? I have depression in medical records and civilian doctor but no isomina in military medical record.
Those are both rated as mental conditions so claiming insomnia secondary to depression isn't likely to increase your rating especially since it symptom of depression. The VA wont combine the ratings either because it's pyramiding.
Howdy I'm rated service connected at 50 % migraines and now secondary going for depression and anxiety. And CCK is doing my claim good luck hope this helps %
I was diagnosed by VA psychologist with Mayor Depression Disorder and Anxiety Disorder but r/o PTSD even though I have a MST incident. Any comment? Also in 1976 I was denied for "Nervous Condition" this before PTSD was accepted as a MH issue. Can this be appealed or do I need to start anew?
I have been disabled for my' lungs.I also have a connection for COPD, anxiety and I have kidney desease from the Camp Lejuene water problem and I had to get dyalasis.I am 50 percent and trying for 100 percent.plus both shoulders.I been unable to work since 1981.Thank you-Joseph Kissane
I really want to trust my VSO to help me with my claim, it's hard for me to ask for help, hard to get a d then can't keep jobs , doctor said I was not having a heat attack but an angsity attack, because it was my last night before I was to leave treatment from the VA hospital in St Cloud, Minnesota. They took me by ambulance to another hospital to get my heart checked out.
Good video, I'm experiencing anxiety, depression and restlessness (30 minutes to 1 hour sleep over night). I already have service connected PTSD. Is this a separate diagnosis?
VA most likely will combine the 2 and give you what you already have as rate% with PTSD....you might be doing this in a futile exercise when you file the claim because they will reexamine your PTSD....I personally would live it alone...your choice...I've know to be wrong...take care
@@tommarinevet Yes, Tom. I started doing that through my primary care doctor, and he put me with a sleep apnea clinic that falsified the test. After that, I spoke to him about a few more items that are secondary, and he called me a liar and "full of bullshit." Lucky for me, (and still unbeknownst to him) I had my second phone recording audio and I got it all on "tape." This month, I mentioned to him that he called me full of bullshit (and that he called me a liar) on my telephone primary care call with him (I'm stuck at my house in Mexico and can't come back to the USA), and he got irate. He said he "vehemently denies" ever calling me a liar. I still did not tell him that I have it all on recorded audio, but I said I've lost confidence in my primary care doctor. He said I could change doctors if I wanted to. He made a statement about my not going to a second sleep apnea doctor that he had set me up to go to for another test, but I didn't receive the letter until after the appointment was supposed to happen. He said, "Are you refusing treatment by the VA?" That sounded like a threat. I told him, "First, I didn't get the letter until after the appointment. Secondly, *I CHOOSE my doctors, I choose who I see. You don't just make an appointment for me and expect me to jump. It's my decision, my body, my life.* Man did he back down after that, and he tried being sweet with me, like he does when he screws up and gets overbearing with me. He knows about the VA director in another state who openly told a number of people she was going to have me killed and I was warned by my friend who worked in her office. Two months later, they tried to stop my heart in a procedure, and that doctor was very abusive toward me, showing great anger. The director almost went to prison. I had to get away from that hotspot because she really tried to have me killed more than once. The reason I've stayed with this primary care doctor as long as I have us because he believes in natural medicine. But jumping on board the old "VA hatred of veterans" train, is uncalled for. I started recording my visits a while ago when I saw how unreasonably vindictive they were with impunity. And I believe that's why I got the disability rating I deserve. But I have a number of secondary conditions and now they want to start f&$king with me again. I'm covering my bases.
@@MissionaryInMexico What is your current service connected rate %? it sounds you need to go over all your decisions by the VBA and put a strategy on how to increase your disability rate. I would fuck with the VHA doctors too much most are morons and won't help you. If you need current diagnosis of the claims you will file go to outside doctors. Ypu really do have to go to VA doctors unless you want to..this is not refusing, it's your choice. But you have to go get a physical at least once a year at a VA hospital or clinic. When you go to VHA or VA hospitals for treatment just tell your doc what your medical issues are and let them treat you..no talk about your rate of disability. Your beef is with the VBA or the VA benefits Admin..these two are not the same. File claims with current diagnosis on what you are claiming and let the process go thru. If a doc at the VHA treat you bad by all means go and complain at the veterans complaint area of that VA facility and then ask to be assigned to another doc. Being their done that. I see VA docs as tools for my own disability means and treatment when necessary. I use outside docs for years and I know the VA don't like it but again that's their problem. I am 100% P&T and still outside health insurance. Now days thanks to President Trump VA pays for my outside docs through the Community Care program. Don't let these idiot push you around. do your research and check out veteran friendly websites ie...TheJarheadPerspective.com there is a lot of info out there to help veterans
I have been DX'd with general anxiety disorder and now i have another C&P exam schedule for the 21st of this month. I had no idea this was going to happen and i didn't file for an increase. I am aware that they can re examine you but i thought it was every 5 years. It has only been 3. Nothing has changed in my status and I still suffer from the same problems...what happens next...kinda freaking out here...
I feel the C&P are very prejudiced as was in the '70s as in today's time. Over 30 jobs in five years, anxiety attack, discharge from the VA position they stated not adjusting and comprehending the position. Had proof of counseling for money management. tested about six-time on medication have a panic attack, sleepless nights
I have a question and anyone with knowledge can ansir… I have not made Ava claim for an unknown mental health issue yet but I am seeing the VA hospital therapist for treatment for whatever mental disability should I tell the therapist that I am seeking to get disability compensation when I actually do make a claim... I know I'm going to need a diagnosis And I know what therapist cannot diagnose me with mental health issues
My husband was stationed at Ft. McClellan and lived in the "barrack like" homes in Anniston Army Depot which has been on National news as being the top multi chemical dumping grounds in the USA. His final year of us living there (1987) his mental and physical health began. We did not know they were the dumping grounds of all chemicals used since WW-2. He has had every joint in his body attacked including nine surgeries, nervous breakdown requiring hospitalization. Lately he is seeing a hemotologist. We are also having a difficult time getting his records. Can anyone give us advice?
Excellent video! I have a question. For background, I filed a claim for Claustrophobia in 2011. I was denied in 2015 and appealed via a NOD. Also in 2015, I had a C&P exam at the VA Hospital in Baltimore, MD and was diagnosed with Claustrophobia and Agoraphobia with panic attacks. I was recently denied again in March 2020 and the rater stated that the C&P examiner opined that I have a diagnosis of Claustrophobia and Agoraphobia and listed this as a Favorable Finding on the rating decision. I filled a Higher Level Review with an informal conference in April 2020. My argument is that I submitted an affidavit from Allstate Insurance Company with their letterhead, confirming that I was in an motor vehicle accident on a specific date, location and policy number. The accident took place while I was on active duty service. The rating decision did not reference the Allstate affidavit nor was it listed in the evidence section. The affidavit is in my C-file. My question is would this constitute a CUE due to the fact the C&P examiner addressed and noted the Allstate affidavit in my examination? Thank you and I love your videos.
@@newhorizon1355 these videos are supposed to be helpful but at the same time they advertise their business. You can hire them for professional advice and or to take your case and have them do the leg work. Nothing is free in life.
@@Moosh611pt2 Not completely true. As a business they advertise these videos, Plus open the comment section to share data & info, educate the public in order of gaining customers, etc.. So answering the public or advising them to seek their service agents for further guidance is a customer service practice that can be judged. As is on their Reviews, including publicly viewed BBB reviews on this company. So though nothing is free, as you put it;public respect is earned. And disrespectful actions, like not answering this guys bio novel, in over a year, is disrespect. Respect is earned and priceless.
Back in 1969 I was treated for depression in a Navy hospital which I was a patient in the Psych ward for a month. I was honorably discharged but still have times of depression and insomnia. Only being treated for insomnia since I try to just deal with the depression on my own. I have never filed a claim with VA. Should I do this?
I recently got 10% for tinnitus and have been diagnosed for depression but cannot prove a stressor for my depression I belive is caused in part by my tinnitus can I get rate increase for my depression as a secondary due to my tinnitus?
They mentioned the VA does not give separate rating for mental illnesses- depression, anxiety, ptsd as one rating. However, secondary issues related to mental health (eating disorder or some other physical ailments) can get a separate rating.
Generally speaking, Veterans cannot be directly service-connected for alcoholism; however, they can be service-connected on a secondary basis for conditions that arise from alcoholism. For more information our blog may b helpful to you: cck-law.com/blog/va-disability-and-alcoholism/
@@CCK_Lawreally? I would assume if their service records showed many different acholic periods of abuse or like if they had been enrolled into DAPPA that they could get a service connection
What's the difference between a STRESSOR and an IN SERVICE EVENT that resulted in depression? You don't need a STRESSOR but you do need an IN SERVICE EVENT ??
You guys are so amazing for making this channel for us vets. The overwhelming amount of confidence and ease I felt going into my C and P exam was 100% attributed to you guys and this channel. I learned so much so fast from all your videos and it helped me tremendously through my whole claim process. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
The VA is garbage, I've been denied VA benefits and have no help when I reached out years after active service. I guess if you weren't in on ground active combat then it's not important...
The VA fight is taking a toll. Relationships, work, personal enjoyment. I swear interacting with them has made everything worse. I understand now why 22 a day is a thing. Be they say without saying, that they want you to check yourself out and not be a burden to them anymore.
Thank you for doing this for us VETs. I have some issues with anxiety and over time has gotten worse. I really dont do well in groups, I limit my activities and it has caused some issues with my family. We recently went to sea world and just being around all those people really made me feel angry and uneasy. I had an episode several years back that caused me to have some pretty bad side effects, heavy breathing, heightened feeling of aggression and some tunnel vision feel. My wonderful wife was able to take me away and to an area away from the situation and helped me regain my composure. Its cut plenty of social functions and gatherings over the years.
I’m the same way and as I’ve got older it’s worse.
You explain my experience perfectly. I also cannot stand being in a public place like a restaurant where everyone is talking creating a roar in my ears and mind that I find difficult to bear and I just want to leave.
I appreciate all of you.
Excellent information, interesting that Nick's representationof the VA's position differs with my personal expereinces. Social Security has deterimined that I am disabled, yet the VA seems to consider that my disability is isolated to the physical injury and that there is no relationship between my emotions, and my condition. So much for policy. The most unfortunate decision, I have been left with is seeking legal representation, I volunteered to serve this country, and 45 year ago they did the same thing. Yes, my injury started in 1975, and the records are there, but I just can't seem to get them from National Archrives. I can't comprehend why things are so difficult, the CFR is fairly clear, if I did not satisfy the criteria I would drop it. It is not a money issue, it is a matter of INTEGRIGTY. I may never overcome the obstacle I face, at least there is a way otehrs can find help. Thank you.
I pray you receive your full benefits in your lifetime. You deserve them.
i just wanted to say that your website is one of the best i have seen to date and your juice explanation on va math made me giggle super effective and easy to understand thank you for what yall do
Thank you! We are so glad to help!
If I have insomnia from depression can I file that as disability? I have depression in medical records and civilian doctor but no isomina in military medical record.
Those are both rated as mental conditions so claiming insomnia secondary to depression isn't likely to increase your rating especially since it symptom of depression. The VA wont combine the ratings either because it's pyramiding.
I knew I had to file immediately after seeing devil wings emerging off female at right top screen at 0:04. 🤣
HOW ABOUT depression and Migraine are those rated BOTH
Howdy I'm rated service connected at 50 % migraines and now secondary going for depression and anxiety. And CCK is doing my claim good luck hope this helps
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Great questions and answers! Informative, thank you👍
Thank you for the kind words Mr. Peterson!
I was diagnosed by VA psychologist with Mayor Depression Disorder and Anxiety Disorder but r/o PTSD even though I have a MST incident. Any comment? Also in 1976 I was denied for "Nervous Condition" this before PTSD was accepted as a MH issue. Can this be appealed or do I need to start anew?
I have been disabled for my' lungs.I also have a connection for COPD, anxiety and I have kidney desease from the Camp Lejuene water problem and I had to get dyalasis.I am 50 percent and trying for 100 percent.plus both shoulders.I been unable to work since 1981.Thank you-Joseph Kissane
Are you getting Tinnitus? Mostly is 10% it opens up secondary conditions to claim.
I really want to trust my VSO to help me with my claim, it's hard for me to ask for help, hard to get a d then can't keep jobs , doctor said I was not having a heat attack but an angsity attack, because it was my last night before I was to leave treatment from the VA hospital in St Cloud, Minnesota. They took me by ambulance to another hospital to get my heart checked out.
Good video, I'm experiencing anxiety, depression and restlessness (30 minutes to 1 hour sleep over night). I already have service connected PTSD. Is this a separate diagnosis?
VA most likely will combine the 2 and give you what you already have as rate% with PTSD....you might be doing this in a futile exercise when you file the claim because they will reexamine your PTSD....I personally would live it alone...your choice...I've know to be wrong...take care
@@tommarinevet Thanks Tom. I kinda felt the same way, the VA and their weird math, and putting my rating up for review. You confirmed my suspicion.
@@MissionaryInMexico you can file any secondary medical condition that is caused by a service connected disability..
@@tommarinevet Yes, Tom. I started doing that through my primary care doctor, and he put me with a sleep apnea clinic that falsified the test. After that, I spoke to him about a few more items that are secondary, and he called me a liar and "full of bullshit." Lucky for me, (and still unbeknownst to him) I had my second phone recording audio and I got it all on "tape."
This month, I mentioned to him that he called me full of bullshit (and that he called me a liar) on my telephone primary care call with him (I'm stuck at my house in Mexico and can't come back to the USA), and he got irate. He said he "vehemently denies" ever calling me a liar. I still did not tell him that I have it all on recorded audio, but I said I've lost confidence in my primary care doctor. He said I could change doctors if I wanted to.
He made a statement about my not going to a second sleep apnea doctor that he had set me up to go to for another test, but I didn't receive the letter until after the appointment was supposed to happen. He said, "Are you refusing treatment by the VA?" That sounded like a threat.
I told him, "First, I didn't get the letter until after the appointment. Secondly, *I CHOOSE my doctors, I choose who I see. You don't just make an appointment for me and expect me to jump. It's my decision, my body, my life.*
Man did he back down after that, and he tried being sweet with me, like he does when he screws up and gets overbearing with me.
He knows about the VA director in another state who openly told a number of people she was going to have me killed and I was warned by my friend who worked in her office. Two months later, they tried to stop my heart in a procedure, and that doctor was very abusive toward me, showing great anger. The director almost went to prison.
I had to get away from that hotspot because she really tried to have me killed more than once.
The reason I've stayed with this primary care doctor as long as I have us because he believes in natural medicine. But jumping on board the old "VA hatred of veterans" train, is uncalled for. I started recording my visits a while ago when I saw how unreasonably vindictive they were with impunity.
And I believe that's why I got the disability rating I deserve. But I have a number of secondary conditions and now they want to start f&$king with me again. I'm covering my bases.
@@MissionaryInMexico What is your current service connected rate %? it sounds you need to go over all your decisions by the VBA and put a strategy on how to increase your disability rate. I would fuck with the VHA doctors too much most are morons and won't help you. If you need current diagnosis of the claims you will file go to outside doctors. Ypu really do have to go to VA doctors unless you want to..this is not refusing, it's your choice. But you have to go get a physical at least once a year at a VA hospital or clinic.
When you go to VHA or VA hospitals for treatment just tell your doc what your medical issues are and let them treat you..no talk about your rate of disability. Your beef is with the VBA or the VA benefits Admin..these two are not the same. File claims with current diagnosis on what you are claiming and let the process go thru.
If a doc at the VHA treat you bad by all means go and complain at the veterans complaint area of that VA facility and then ask to be assigned to another doc. Being their done that. I see VA docs as tools for my own disability means and treatment when necessary. I use outside docs for years and I know the VA don't like it but again that's their problem. I am 100% P&T and still outside health insurance. Now days thanks to President Trump VA pays for my outside docs through the Community Care program.
Don't let these idiot push you around. do your research and check out veteran friendly websites ie...TheJarheadPerspective.com there is a lot of info out there to help veterans
Thanks for all the info you guys put out..very helpful..keep them coming
I have been DX'd with general anxiety disorder and now i have another C&P exam schedule for the 21st of this month. I had no idea this was going to happen and i didn't file for an increase. I am aware that they can re examine you but i thought it was every 5 years. It has only been 3. Nothing has changed in my status and I still suffer from the same problems...what happens next...kinda freaking out here...
Contact your VSO immediately
I feel the C&P are very prejudiced as was in the '70s as in today's time. Over 30 jobs in five years, anxiety attack, discharge from the VA position they stated not adjusting and comprehending the position. Had proof of counseling for money management. tested about six-time on medication have a panic attack, sleepless nights
Whats your rating now?
I have a question and anyone with knowledge can ansir… I have not made Ava claim for an unknown mental health issue yet but I am seeing the VA hospital therapist for treatment for whatever mental disability should I tell the therapist that I am seeking to get disability compensation when I actually do make a claim... I know I'm going to need a diagnosis And I know what therapist cannot diagnose me with mental health issues
My husband was stationed at Ft. McClellan and lived in the "barrack like" homes in Anniston Army Depot which has been on National news as being the top multi chemical dumping grounds in the USA. His final year of us living there (1987) his mental and physical health began. We did not know they were the dumping grounds of all chemicals used since WW-2. He has had every joint in his body attacked including nine surgeries, nervous breakdown requiring hospitalization. Lately he is seeing a hemotologist. We are also having a difficult time getting his records. Can anyone give us advice?
Stay with him
Excellent video! I have a question. For background, I filed a claim for Claustrophobia in 2011. I was denied in 2015 and appealed via a NOD. Also in 2015, I had a C&P exam at the VA Hospital in Baltimore, MD and was diagnosed with Claustrophobia and Agoraphobia with panic attacks. I was recently denied again in March 2020 and the rater stated that the C&P examiner opined that I have a diagnosis of Claustrophobia and Agoraphobia and listed this as a Favorable Finding on the rating decision. I filled a Higher Level Review with an informal conference in April 2020. My argument is that I submitted an affidavit from Allstate Insurance Company with their letterhead, confirming that I was in an motor vehicle accident on a specific date, location and policy number. The accident took place while I was on active duty service. The rating decision did not reference the Allstate affidavit nor was it listed in the evidence section. The affidavit is in my C-file.
My question is would this constitute a CUE due to the fact the C&P examiner addressed and noted the Allstate affidavit in my examination? Thank you and I love your videos.
Wow 1 year ago and no answer. Is this indicative of their professionalism?
@@newhorizon1355 these videos are supposed to be helpful but at the same time they advertise their business. You can hire them for professional advice and or to take your case and have them do the leg work. Nothing is free in life.
@@Moosh611pt2 Not completely true. As a business they advertise these videos, Plus open the comment section to share data & info, educate the public in order of gaining customers, etc.. So answering the public or advising them to seek their service agents for further guidance is a customer service practice that can be judged. As is on their Reviews, including publicly viewed BBB reviews on this company. So though nothing is free, as you put it;public respect is earned. And disrespectful actions, like not answering this guys bio novel, in over a year, is disrespect. Respect is earned and priceless.
@@newhorizon1355 They don't have to answer. Just hire them and get your rating. They know how to win!
Back in 1969 I was treated for depression in a Navy hospital which I was a patient in the Psych ward for a month. I was honorably discharged but still have times of depression and insomnia. Only being treated for insomnia since I try to just deal with the depression on my own. I have never filed a claim with VA. Should I do this?
yes
Yes,was a Psych tech most of my patients received service connected disability
Yes! The Lord is with you!
Yes ASAP AND CLAIM DEPRESSION IM GOING THRU THE SAME THING AND IM IN MY LATE 60S AND I JUST STARTED1 YEAR AGO. GOOD LUCK
What is their definition of social impairment?
I recently got 10% for tinnitus and have been diagnosed for depression but cannot prove a stressor for my depression I belive is caused in part by my tinnitus can I get rate increase for my depression as a secondary due to my tinnitus?
Can a vet get a separate rating for depression/anxiety AND PTSD?
They mentioned the VA does not give separate rating for mental illnesses- depression, anxiety, ptsd as one rating. However, secondary issues related to mental health (eating disorder or some other physical ailments) can get a separate rating.
And try erectile I forgot the other word
What about diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, diabetes 2, depression connection to PTSD
Thank you and keep sharing this info.
Yo tomo medicamentos para deprecion para la Ansiedad y para Dormir.Y ya no se que mas hacer vivo solo tengo 66 Años.Que puedo hacer.??
Eres veterano, si,pues somete caso, Florida department arrears.
@@williamechevarria4616 Yes .I am Veteran.Services Connected.By my problem whit my stomach.and servicales Tynus .
Si necesita ayuda para meter un reclamo de invalidez, puede mandarme un email a bragonz1998@gmail.com
Those meds destroy further. Have you considered hollistic, functional Drs. even Chinese herbs?
Can alcoholism and depression be rated
Generally speaking, Veterans cannot be directly service-connected for alcoholism; however, they can be service-connected on a secondary basis for conditions that arise from alcoholism. For more information our blog may b helpful to you: cck-law.com/blog/va-disability-and-alcoholism/
@@CCK_Lawreally? I would assume if their service records showed many different acholic periods of abuse or like if they had been enrolled into DAPPA that they could get a service connection
Thanks
Hello, can you file a disability claim for spousal suicide causing PTSD and anxiety while you're in service?
Sorry about ur lose but if ur spouse killed themselves while u were in service u can definitely make a mental health claim.
Gratitude
What about gurd
can I apply for depression and anxiety secondary to my rated PTSD and bipolar? Thanks
What's the difference between a STRESSOR and an IN SERVICE EVENT that resulted in depression?
You don't need a STRESSOR but you do need an IN SERVICE EVENT ??
Why does it have to be depression?
The reason i am asking is that i have anger issues due to chronic pain
@@brianblackwell2308 irritation is listed in the 30% criteria for mental health rating. Were you a chief in the Navy btw? Name looks familiar
No , i am a retired SFC, USA (ARMY). When the phycologists push the depression angle, I become afraid of losing my 2A rights
@@brianblackwell2308 more likely to use your weapon on yourself rather than for protection. Get help.
Jay mag : you can kiss my white, wrinkled, hairy a$$
I talked with someone,,, gave detailed info...went dead in the water...
You guys are so amazing for making this channel for us vets. The overwhelming amount of confidence and ease I felt going into my C and P exam was 100% attributed to you guys and this channel. I learned so much so fast from all your videos and it helped me tremendously through my whole claim process. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
I am. Rated 50%service MIGRAINES AND SECONDARY ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION GET ME TO T D I U ? THANKS
The VA is garbage, I've been denied VA benefits and have no help when I reached out years after active service. I guess if you weren't in on ground active combat then it's not important...