Depression and PTSD, or posttraumatic stress disorder, are two of the most common mental health conditions among veterans. As they share common symptoms and are often connected, VA rates both conditions in the same way using VA’s General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. Tune in to learn more about depression and PTSD and how they are rated.

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0:00 Introduction
0:33 Understanding Depression
1:09 What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? PTSD Stressor
2:51 How Does VA Rate Mental Health Conditions?
3:57 CAVC Decision: Mauerhan v. Principi
4:37 VA Ratings and Pyramiding
5:30 Temporary Total Ratings for Hospitalization