I have been noticing some depression symptoms lately. Background first though. I was in the Navy 13 years. Was medically discharged after having back surgery. Thought that I would be able to retire, now I am getting disability. Anyway, I am still having pain in my back, both legs so I am slowly becoming more limited on the things I can do. The constant pain is wearing on me also.
Been noticing that I am a little more emotional then before, stupid stuff makes me feel like I am going to cry, been getting worked up and loosing my temper with my wife and kids a little easier, things like that.
I am going to set up an appointment with my PCM at the VA. See where they can refer me etc.
Question is, when do I put in a claim? Should I do it after my PCM appointment? After I start treatment? Or can I/should I do it now since it takes a while for claims etc?
Been noticing that I am a little more emotional then before, stupid stuff makes me feel like I am going to cry, been getting worked up and loosing my temper with my wife and kids a little easier, things like that.
I am going to set up an appointment with my PCM at the VA. See where they can refer me etc.
Question is, when do I put in a claim? Should I do it after my PCM appointment? After I start treatment? Or can I/should I do it now since it takes a while for claims etc?