Hello everybody,
I'm new to this forum, and just filed for SSDI last week. I have been doing a lot of searching online to see what information I can find, but from what I gather, everybody has a different experience.
I started out having depression back in 1991 and was treated for depression with Prozac. I cannot remember the doctor or even the office I went to, so I couldn't add that on the application. I then entered the military in 1993 and while in the ARMY, was diagnosed and then discharged for Borderline Personality Disorder. I had so many problems coping with life and have been having a hard time keeping a job for any length of time since being discharged from the military. With no job I couldn't afford any kind of treatment, and the medications I was taking while in the ARMY stopped after I was discharged. I did apply for medical care through the VA as I was rated with a 0% disability, but they always claimed I could only be seen for that medical condition. Well, long story short, when Obama Care kicked in, I received a letter from the VA main office telling me I'm covered for all my medical needs through the VA. Since going I have been able to get back into getting my Personality Disorder treated. During my intake, I was told I also have Chronic Adjustment Disorder due to PTSD / Depression, and mood disorder. Due to all this she charted that I do not have the ability to function in life. I was told to go to VSO to see about getting a rating for the PTSD and I haven't made it there mainly because of fear. I did apply for SSDI and put all these diagnosis down that I was told during my intake.
What I'm wondering is, will the Borderline Personality that I was diagnosed with while in the ARMY plus the new diagnosis's I just received be enough? I have no other treatments other than what I received while in the ARMY.
I had gone to the ER back in 98, but was told they couldn't help me since it was a psych issue, and sent me away.
I realize none of you can read the future, but I was wondering what you think my chances are with not much treatment. I am currently on medication and now seeing psychiatrists through the VA. Would it be good to get the paperwork myself from the VA and take it to the Social Security office?

Thanks for reading this!!