Mental Health Diagnoses & Symptoms: What You NEED to Know for VA Claims

Understanding mental health diagnoses and how they impact your VA disability claim is crucial. In this video, we break down the key aspects of mental health evaluations according to 38 CFR codes, helping you navigate the complexities of the VA system.

Learn the importance of accurate diagnoses aligned with DSM-5 and why avoiding personality disorder diagnoses like borderline or antisocial personality disorder is essential.
We explain why multiple diagnoses can complicate your claim and how to ensure your evaluations accurately reflect your condition.
Discover how to demonstrate the impact of your symptoms through symptom logs, treatment records, and statements.
Learn how discuss the ways that your symptoms affect your daily life and work. Learn how to connect specific symptoms to real-world limitations.
We explain the different rating percentages (100%, 70%, 50%) and the symptoms associated with each, giving you a clear understanding of how your condition is evaluated.
We cover crucial points, including the importance of documenting fluctuating symptoms, avoiding multiple diagnoses and personality disorder diagnoses, and highlighting social/occupational impairment, delusions, hallucinations, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and employment history.

If you're navigating mental health claims with the VA, this video is a must-watch.

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Relevant Links:
Our Website: https://vadisabilitygroup.com/
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38 CFR 4.125: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.125
38 CFR 4.126: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.126
38 CFR 4.127: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.127
38 CFR 4.130: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.130

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Mental Health Diagnosis and it's Importance in Filing a VA Claim
01:53 Warning Against Multiple Mental Health Diagnosis
04:30 Symptoms Associated with Mental Health
05:52 Demonstrate that Mental Health Causes Social and Occupational Impairment
08:50 Why the VA Can't Compensate for Intellectual Disabilities and Personality Disorders
10:50 Understanding the VA Mental Health Rating Schedule
20:23 Final Thoughts on the VA and Mental Health Symptoms