Yes I know nothing is set in stone on how the ratings go, but I am curious to others thoughts on my C&P exam. It has some elements of 30% and some elements of 50%.
SECTION I:
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1. Diagnosis
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a. Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a mental disorder(s)? [X] Yes [ ] No
If the Veteran currently has one or more mental disorders that conform to DSM-5 criteria, provide all diagnoses:
Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: Major Depression, Recurrent, Moderate
b. Medical diagnoses relevant to the understanding or management of the Mental Health Disorder (to include TBI): No response provided.
2. Differentiation of symptoms
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a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed? [ ] Yes [X] No
c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)? [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Not shown in records reviewed
3. Occupational and social impairment
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a. Which of the following best summarizes the Veteran's level of occupational and social impairment with regards to all mental diagnoses? (Check only one)
[X] Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity
b. For the indicated occupational and social impairment, is it possible to differentiate which impairment is caused by each mental disorder? [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Not Applicable (N/A)
c. If a diagnosis of TBI exists, is it possible to differentiate which occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by the TBI? [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Not Applicable (N/A)
SECTION II:
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Clinical Findings:
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3. Symptoms
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For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that actively apply to the
Veteran's diagnoses:
[X] Depressed mood
[X] Chronic sleep impairment
[X] Mild memory loss, such as forgetting names, directions or recent events
[X] Flattened affect
[X] Disturbances of motivation and mood
[X] Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships
4. Behavioral observations
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Veteran is alert and oriented. He is cognitively intact. He is cooperative and rapport is easily established. Mood is dysphoric and affect is flat. He denied experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation.
5. Other symptoms
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Does the Veteran have any other symptoms attributable to mental disorders that are not listed above? [ ] Yes [X] No
6. Competency
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Is the Veteran capable of managing his or her financial affairs?
[X] Yes [ ] No
SECTION I:
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1. Diagnosis
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a. Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a mental disorder(s)? [X] Yes [ ] No
If the Veteran currently has one or more mental disorders that conform to DSM-5 criteria, provide all diagnoses:
Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: Major Depression, Recurrent, Moderate
b. Medical diagnoses relevant to the understanding or management of the Mental Health Disorder (to include TBI): No response provided.
2. Differentiation of symptoms
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a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed? [ ] Yes [X] No
c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)? [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Not shown in records reviewed
3. Occupational and social impairment
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a. Which of the following best summarizes the Veteran's level of occupational and social impairment with regards to all mental diagnoses? (Check only one)
[X] Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity
b. For the indicated occupational and social impairment, is it possible to differentiate which impairment is caused by each mental disorder? [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Not Applicable (N/A)
c. If a diagnosis of TBI exists, is it possible to differentiate which occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by the TBI? [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Not Applicable (N/A)
SECTION II:
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Clinical Findings:
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3. Symptoms
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For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that actively apply to the
Veteran's diagnoses:
[X] Depressed mood
[X] Chronic sleep impairment
[X] Mild memory loss, such as forgetting names, directions or recent events
[X] Flattened affect
[X] Disturbances of motivation and mood
[X] Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships
4. Behavioral observations
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Veteran is alert and oriented. He is cognitively intact. He is cooperative and rapport is easily established. Mood is dysphoric and affect is flat. He denied experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation.
5. Other symptoms
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Does the Veteran have any other symptoms attributable to mental disorders that are not listed above? [ ] Yes [X] No
6. Competency
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Is the Veteran capable of managing his or her financial affairs?
[X] Yes [ ] No