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Bipolar II Forums › Positive-Only Discussions › Disability rating for BP II
04/16/2012 07:29 PM
toredown
 
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When I retired from the Army I filled out VA form whatever to claim a service-connected disability. I got 10 % for hearing loss and a whopping 10% for Depression. That was in 05'. Last year for the hell of it I filed a re-claim because my diagnosis was changed to BP2 the first year out of the Army. I finaly get "the letter" Saturday. My disability rating jumped to 70%!!

It's nice to know crazy pays. More importantly the VA is finaly recognizing mental illness is like any other disability. The shift in rating scales were in response to the increasing numbers of soldiers coming home with TBI's, PTSD,and Major depression.

Seroquel xr 300
Wellbutrin XL 300
Lexapro 20
Lamictal 250
Adderall XR 30
Klonipin PRN
Valium PRN
Ambien PRN
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04/16/2012 07:55 PM  Top
Joy75
Joy75
 
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Interesting that it changed that much. It's good that they are recognizing mental illnesses like any other disability because it is a disability.
Joy, 37 years old

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Bipolar type 2 and ADD

300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify

I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher

04/17/2012 01:03 AM  Top
wisewuman
Posts: 247
Member
That's refreshing to hear. When I told my employer about my bipolar, they said it's a disability and gave me an extended trigger (for attendance management procedures). Also, reasonable adjustments, including job role & hours to suit my condition (to work well with my sleep routine & minimise stress) ... even where I sit!

04/17/2012 01:47 AM  Top
candjdog
candjdog
 
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I am sorry you and others have to go through this but it is good to know that mental illness isn't just the invisible disorder anymore. All I hear about in the news is how so many soldiers are experiencing PTSD, it's so sad.

I hope you are stable on your meds. Thanks for sharing!

I AM NOT A DOCTOR. ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS I PROVIDE ARE PURELY MY OPINION ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

Imovane to sleep--too much
Ativan 3mg/day
Lamictal 300mg
Cytomel 50mg
Welbutrin 100mg

04/17/2012 02:57 PM  Top
InvisibleMe
InvisibleMe
 
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That's fantastic that you re-applied for it! I know it will help a lot.
~ Christine

Abilify 10 mg
Lamotrigine 200 mg
Bupropion XL 450 mg
Clorazepate 30 mg (for anxiety)
Trazodone 300 mg prn (for sleep)
Xanax .5 mg prn (for anxiety and sleep)

*Please note that I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion.
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