Tbi C&p

[DEWY]

I filed a claim over a year ago which the VA is still adjudicating for Menier's disease, although they all tell me they think it's Menier's disease they keep testing for other causes of my reported sympmtoms (i.e., migraines, etc). I received a call from the people handling my case stating that, after review, they feel my symptoms are indicative of a TBI and asked to file a claim for TBI on my behalf. I agreed. The problem is this; I'm a Viet Nam Viet and my head wound occured in 1968. I now have an upcoming C&P appointment for TBI and upcoming appointments with ENT for my pending Menier's claim (i.e., they have already awarded me 30% for labyrithisis but have agreed to revaluate after ENT gives a Dx for my condition).

My questions are: What should I expect at the TBI C&P, will it cause confusion with my current ongoing claim, and was it prudent at all to file a claim for TBI (...I was told at the time that my head injuries were temporary and was sent back to field duty after a couple months of hospital/bed rest).

[porg]

Thanks so much that's good advice about getting past medical information. I hadn't considered getting records which show my fatigue, which is my major complaint.

Great Help!

[timetowinarace]

Thanks so much that's good advice about getting past medical information. I hadn't considered getting records which show my fatigue, which is my major complaint.

Great Help!

Glad to help. You might want to highlight these items with a highlighter before sending them. You know, spell it out to the rater. Otherwize they may just see a bunch of records that say nothing of TBI and look no closer.

Fatigue was my biggest complaint also.

Edited February 7, 2011 by timetowinarace

[allan]

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Signs & Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of TBI

http://www.neurologychannel.com/tbi/symptoms.shtml

[porg]

I just saw a psychologist at work and told him about my history and symptoms. He said I should see a neuropsychologist for testing. I didn't really understand what you meant by saying I should see that specialist but now I get it. I will look at my insurance and see if I can find someone. The more backround information I have I believe the better for my case.

Thanks a lot.

[DEWY]

In my case, I went to a different VA and spoke with a doctor that has considerable experience with TBIs. I told him about symtoms and that the C&P doctor I saw stated that it wasn't likely that I am suffering from a TBI since it happened so long ago. He responded BS....have her call me, she doesn.t know what she's talking about. He wanted me to rescheduled an appointment so he can study my case. He thinks That I am suffering from brain damage and I have always been since the wound that I claimed (i'e, which is documented in my medical records). I finally got physician that truly cares about my case.

[DEWY]

I was given a diagnosis of Meinere's Disease (i.e., the previous dx was labrynthsis (sp)) recently. I have a pending claim for TBI since it was thought that my symptoms mimic a TBI . They said it was still possible I have a TBI and the first physician I saw was sure of it but before he made a diagnosis I was diagnosed as having Meiner's Disease.

I called the VBA and was told that my current claim is with the decision board. I don't know if being with the decision board means a decision is days away or months. I-m afraid that if I intervene at this point it may just cause confusion and delays leading to an inaccurate decision or even being throw back to the "zero day" desk.

Is it too late to bring new information forth pertaining to my recent diagnosis? If so, do I open a new claim or is there a process where I can request to have my current claim re-opened. also, is there anyway to expedite a claim such as mine where the symptoms are all the same but the diagnosis was changed (i.e., the symptoms have al ready been deemed service connected).