question How difficult is it to get a VA mental health disability rating?

[familia]

How tough is the process to get a mental health disability rating through the VA?

 

[greg]

Based on the talks I've had with fellow vets, one of the smoother paths, even if it starts at 0%, as that sets the stage for a potential rating increase through a higher level review, increase, or appeal. Haven't come across anyone who's landed less than 30% for their initial mental health award though.

 

[CalVet]

The top priority is to make sure there's a mental health diagnosis on record from your military service along with the medical evidence to back it up for direct service connection.

Then, the rating will come.

 

[troppy]

Getting it isn't difficult with a service-connected diagnosis in hand! Just be transparent and truthful with your C&P examiner.

 

[Finestal]

It's pretty much the same as any other claim where you have to show proof backing up your claim, like ongoing therapy and a solid treatment plan. Plus, it's got be clear to the rating specialist that it's connected to military service.