How Suicidal Thoughts and Depression Can Affect Clearance Eligibility

In 2009 the VA decided I needed mental health treatment and counseling because my mother committed suicide while I was overseas. THEIR words. I refused any treatment because she died from cigarette smoking, and the avid VA anti-smoker considered it was self-inflicted, and therefore a suicide. In 2010 at SCI renewal time I had a lot of fun explaining that one. There are still lots of medical forms you and I will never be able to seem that are in our files. I’m just glad the VA was vocal about their opinions on smokers.