Phase 2
Completed N=92
Benefits Counseling to Preserve Function Among Disability Applicants
Veterans' Disability Claims
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00715650 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
92
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Days of Work and Work-related Activity — 8.3; 8.7; 6.6; 9.0 days
Summary
This study will address the problem that claimants with psychiatric disabilities who apply for and receive disability benefits go on to work less than those whose claims are denied.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Days of Work and Work-related Activity |
12.7; 10.5; 10.5; 7.8; 2.6; 1.4 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Has never received VBA benefits
- Able to provide valid consent
- Expresses willingness to discuss benefits with a counselor
- Difficulty working as evidenced by a "Yes" to either (a), (b), or (c) of the question below about work-related difficulties: During the past 4 weeks, have you had any of the following problems (such as feeling depressed and anxious):
- Cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities?
- Accomplished less than you would like?
- Didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual?
- Expresses willingness to try Benefits Counseling if assigned to it
- An evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist is scheduled
Exclusion Criteria
- Already receiving VA payments
- Already receiving SSI or SSDI payments
- Has a conservator
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00715650). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.