# How Suicidal Thoughts and Depression Can Affect Clearance Eligibility

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**Created:** [April 6, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-suicidal-thoughts-and-depression-can-affect-clearance-eligibility/10499 "2020-04-06T15:58:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 22, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/how-suicidal-thoughts-and-depression-can-affect-clearance-eligibility/10499/10 "2020-05-22T19:14:37Z")

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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.

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