The claimant's responses on the PHQ-9 produced a score of 16 - in the "Moderately - Severe" range A a 37 y.old Vet, a husband and father, lives with the family, works as a safety manager. He was medically discharged in 2015 due to his spine problems. He states that since he had a surgery for a herniated disc in 2014 his medical condition went worse and he has been suffering from pain and inability to perform his duties as husband and father. HE reports being irritable, angry, dysphoric, having problems dealing with others, becoming secluded, also suffering from guilt and shame. He reports continuous issues at his work places - was fired in 2017 for being rude to the supervisors, now has verbal reprimands for 'harsh" treatment of the staff. Since Sept 2018 he has been evaluated and then treated for the DX of Depressive Disorder and also the DX of Adjustment Disorder at the VA system - the tx is ongoing - see the CPRS.
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Given the claimant's presentation and history, and considering his records, the undersigned opines: The claimant meets criteria for Major Depressive Disorder unspecified and it is more likely than not that the claimant's condition diagnosed as above has developed in response to his struggle with Lumbar Radiculopathy .
Judging by this statement, I am thinking I will get 30%
Occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, although generally functioning satisfactorily, with normal routine behavior, self-care and conversation
Thoughts?
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Given the claimant's presentation and history, and considering his records, the undersigned opines: The claimant meets criteria for Major Depressive Disorder unspecified and it is more likely than not that the claimant's condition diagnosed as above has developed in response to his struggle with Lumbar Radiculopathy .
Judging by this statement, I am thinking I will get 30%
Occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, although generally functioning satisfactorily, with normal routine behavior, self-care and conversation
Thoughts?