PTSD, Bi polar, Depression are they diferent by VA standerds?
I have been given a 10% PTSD rating but also have been diagnosed with depression and possible Bi polar disorder. One, if I am diagnosed with either or of those things is that something I can file a...
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JNB,Stay the hell away from the Lithium! If the Doc is recommending PTSD treatment program then you need to file for a PTSD increase and do the program! Best of Luck Also PTSD can mimic bipolar in an...
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Do NOT listen to the advice to "stay away" from Lithium. It has helped hundreds of thousands of patients with depression. It must be closely monitored, and you will have to undergo frequent blood...
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I agree to disagree with Old Medic! Lithium works very well, but patients do not tend to tolerate the side effects well! Can easily become toxic! Also almost 50 percent of all patients taking...
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I agree to both advised also, I was prescribed with a Lithium for mood and depression then took me off and gave other meds( I have a kidney issues)...DX changed Meds changed, plus I'm taking heavy...
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My son ended up with Thyroid Cancer and he took lithium in his teens. I can't say for certain that it was lithium, but it was not the hereditary form of cancer. The military was trying so hard to...
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A veteran can only be compensated for one mental disorder regardless of how many mental disorders have been diagnosed. Having PTSD with other associated disorders can aid in strengthening the severity...
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I think depakote, trileptal and some of the other antiseizure drugs are very good! Every drug has a side effect, but i feel Lithium should be used as a last resort for severe patients! I know of one...
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I would go with depakote before trying lithium for the reasons shown above. Obviously everyone is different and you should follow your doctors orders as they know what is best for your particular...
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what about working PTSD into an Acquired Psychiatric condiiton claim?My Shrinkwrapper has my problem sheet listed with Bi-Polar I, then GAD, and tells me that he will put in a consult for CAPs,...
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First you already have a diagnosis for Bipolar, GAD, and Depression. They may be fueled by PTSD, however the VA will only compensate you for one mental disorder even if you have been diagnosed with...
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Hi Swarthy,Patrick is very right about the VA only providing benefits for the worst, more dominant mental diagnosis. But you shouldn't worry about that. These diagnosis have very similar and...
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