On this edition of CCK LIVE, our Veterans' advocates break down VA disability benefits for Depression and Anxiety. We'll discuss common causes for depression and anxiety in service, secondary service connection and aggravation, go through VA's General Rating Formula for Mental Health Disorders, and explain how VA combines mental health ratings for Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. Plus tips that can help maximize the mental health rating to which you're entitled. Leave us questions or comments below and we will get back to you!

Table of Contents:
0:00 Introduction
1:08 How Do Veterans Establish VA Service Connection for Depression and Anxiety?
02:31 Common Ways Depression and Anxiety Can Be Related to Military Service
3:45 Secondary Service Connection for Depression and Anxiety
4:18 Do Veterans Have to File Separate VA Claims for Depression and Anxiety?
5:43 How Does VA Diagnose or Evaluate a Veteran’s Depression and Anxiety for VA Disability Benefits? C&P Examinations.
6:50 0% VA Ratings for Depression and Anxiety
7:54 10% VA Ratings for Depression and Anxiety
8:22 30% VA Ratings for Depression and Anxiety
8:41 50% VA Ratings for Depression and Anxiety
9:04 70% VA Rating for Depression and Anxiety
9:47 100% VA Ratings for Depression and Anxiety
11:42 Do Veterans Get Separate VA Ratings for Depression, Anxiety or Any Mental Health Condition?
13:17 100% TDIU (VA Unemployability) for Depression and Anxiety
15:22 Evidence to Support Your VA Claim for Depression and/or Anxiety
18:13 Tips for Your VA Claim and Closing Thoughts

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