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I have a GAF score (Global Axis of Functioning) given by the VA and I would like to PM someone that knows what it is all about, so I can get an understanding of what that score means in the real world. Thanks.
Originally posted by: allisolm
I do not know about analysis of this, but I hope the score was above 70.
Originally posted by: SilthDraeth
I have a GAF score (Global Axis of Functioning) given by the VA and I would like to PM someone that knows what it is all about, so I can get an understanding of what that score means in the real world. Thanks.
Originally posted by: Mursilis
Originally posted by: SilthDraeth
I have a GAF score (Global Axis of Functioning) given by the VA and I would like to PM someone that knows what it is all about, so I can get an understanding of what that score means in the real world. Thanks.
A GAF is going to be somewhat irrelevant without knowing what was diagnosed on each axis, and whether the GAF was assigned based on any Axis I diagnosis alone, or the whole medical picture, including non-psychiatric disabilities. What are you trying to determine? If your VA rating was correct?
Originally posted by: moonbit
Originally posted by: Mursilis
Originally posted by: SilthDraeth
I have a GAF score (Global Axis of Functioning) given by the VA and I would like to PM someone that knows what it is all about, so I can get an understanding of what that score means in the real world. Thanks.
A GAF is going to be somewhat irrelevant without knowing what was diagnosed on each axis, and whether the GAF was assigned based on any Axis I diagnosis alone, or the whole medical picture, including non-psychiatric disabilities. What are you trying to determine? If your VA rating was correct?
Ideally a GAF should be exactly what it name says: global, not based on any one aspect of functioning. But yeah, you should consider what the other axes say as well. They are meant to be taken together.
Originally posted by: Mursilis
Originally posted by: moonbit
Originally posted by: Mursilis
Originally posted by: SilthDraeth
I have a GAF score (Global Axis of Functioning) given by the VA and I would like to PM someone that knows what it is all about, so I can get an understanding of what that score means in the real world. Thanks.
A GAF is going to be somewhat irrelevant without knowing what was diagnosed on each axis, and whether the GAF was assigned based on any Axis I diagnosis alone, or the whole medical picture, including non-psychiatric disabilities. What are you trying to determine? If your VA rating was correct?
Ideally a GAF should be exactly what it name says: global, not based on any one aspect of functioning. But yeah, you should consider what the other axes say as well. They are meant to be taken together.
You're of course correct, except the OP mentioned it was a VA exam. If it was for rating purposes (assigning a disability score), the examiner is usually instructed to assign a GAF based solely on the Axis I diagnosis, disregarding other medical issues. That way, the rater can better use the GAF to assign a percentage to the vet's disability.