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Tbi Criteria - Schedule Of Rating Disability
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2009/jul...38cfr4.124a.htm 8045 Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI): There are three main areas of dysfunction that may result from TBI and have profound effects on functioning: cognitive (which is common in varying degrees after TBI), emotional/behavioral, and physical. Each of these areas of dysfunction may require evaluation......................... Cognitive impairment is defined as decreased memory, concentration, attention, and executive functions of the brain. Executive functions are goal setting, speed of information processing, planning, organizing, prioritizing…
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Smc (T) For Tbi
Anyone receiving smc for tbi n residuals.
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New rating?
Greetings hadit family finally received my new rating on tbi that was a Bva remand and service connected on January of this year. Since service connection I had to attend 3 c&p exams in regards to the tbi, which were the following tbi, ptsd, and headaches. Today I received my new rating decision which they combined my tbi with ptsd but this didn’t change my overall percentage(70%). No increase on the ptsd and just 10% for the tbi. In my rating decision it only talks about the tbi and ptsd exams with no mention of the headache exam. The headache exam was for residuals of the tbi, which was the last exam I did but no new rating in the decision letter in regards to …
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Smc (T) For Tbi
Put in for SMC T to be looked at Oct 6, 2023 online shows Oct 12 closed and decision made. I have concerns because it came quickly, no C & P. Husband is 100 TBI residuals and other things and 10% TBI He is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s (which is service connected to his TBI) Letter is not showing online yet.
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Can an Empty Sella be caused by a TBI?
This is what I have. I have one on the MRI. According to these yes. There may be a few things that can cause that: Argue with your Primary Care Physician and Neurologist with this data because there seem to be a lot of links that can't be ignored: Cleveland Clinic mentions that Secondary Empty Sella Syndrome (SES) can result from various causes including head trauma, such as a traumatic brain injury1. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that Secondary ESS can be the result of the pituitary gland regressing within the cavity after an injury2. Johns Hopkins Medicine also indicates that Secondary ESS may be caused by injur…
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Empty Sella
Can empty sella be caused by TBI? Currently rated TBI with 40%
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Effective Date?
Good evening to all after finally being awarded service connection with residuals of a TBI at the BVA on Jan. 13, 2023. Just waiting on the RO to implement, I was reading over the BVA decision and wanted to know if this should go back to my original claim date in 2009? I was originally denied due to them saying no records of an injury or in service event occurred. Then I’d reopened this claim in July of 2016: “Based on the evidence of record, the Board finds that service connection for residuals of a TBI is warranted.First, the Board finds an in service event occurred as the Veteran’s STRs contain a diagnosis of TBI.” Also the benefit of the doubt was ruled in m…
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Are IED explosions considered toxic exposures?
Happy New Year to all and good afternoon. My tbi has been remanded then denied at the RO on Nov 28th 2022. It says I meet the requirements for service connection but my tbi should have resolved already. Now it’s back at the BVA and is being reviewed by a judge. I was just curious is it still hope that this may be considered under the Pact Act?
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Post Concussion Syndrome Vs. Tbi
Hello all, I am pretty new to this site. I just received my denial letter for tbi and headaches secondary to tbi. I take two meds for my headaches prescribed by va neurologist and have been seeing va speech path For help my memory problems. I was denied because they said I didn't have a diagnoses of tbi, I do however have a diagnosed of post concussion syndrome. From what I have read the two are the same thing or am wrong?
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Best Avenue for TBI Claim
I am currently rated at 90% total (70% PTSD, 10 asthma, 10 tinitus, 20 each shoulder). I was recently diagnosed with a TBI by a non-VA provider and am going to file for that as a new claim. However, here's the question. Since I'm already rated PTSD, would that stand on its own, or would it be considered secondary to TBI? If secondary, does that somehow affect the rating? And lastly, what other secondary claims can I be looking at that can accompany a TBI rating? I know migraines could be one, and I am diagnosed with migraines, but I have never filed a claim for that. Just looking to get all my options here. Thanks - Kevin
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I need some help, please
My husband was diagnosed with a TBI years ago, but was never rated by the VA. Now he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder, and there is no family history. How do I get the TBI rated and where do I even start? I have been gathering research and doctor's notes and everything. This life is hard, and his multiple TBIs--at least 5--are service connected. I'd appreciate any insight and assistance. He is already rated 100% for PTSD and additional injuries are rated at 30%, I believe.
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TBI claim
I recently received my TBI claim status, the va told me it want service connected. I’m told by my psych she believed it was a TBI when I was in service. I think it because I was in a joint base. I am requesting all my med records, from the va where they confirmed and my mental health clinics. Are TBI still impossible to get? Should I try to find a specialist , and get a nexus letter.?
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