TBI Traumatic Brain Injury

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1. 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…

   Asked by carlie, April 28, 2010

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2. 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 …

   Asked by Bluntly, May 16

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3. 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…

   Asked by LyteTouch, July 15

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4. Empty Sella

   Can empty sella be caused by TBI? Currently rated TBI with 40%

   Asked by Roque2r2, November 8, 2019

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5. 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…

   Asked by Bluntly, January 18

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6. 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?

   Asked by Bluntly, January 11

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7. Smc (T) For Tbi

   Anyone receiving smc for tbi n residuals.

   Asked by crazyhorse3022, April 6, 2015

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8. 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?

   Asked by Nineteendelta, September 5, 2014

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9. 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

   Asked by Smirak, April 13, 2022

   • tbi
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10. 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.

    Asked by angelasmalley449, February 18, 2022

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11. 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.?

    Asked by Mike-ram, August 19, 2021

    • denied claim
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12. DBQ Differs from VA Treatment Records

    I am looking for a little advice on how to proceed with my current claim. After several years of TBI treatment with the local VA hospital, I filed for a TBI claim. I am still awaiting the decision but just received my C-File that I requested a few months ago. From what I can tell, my DBQ DR did a horrible job and I am going to get underrated when the final decision comes. I was in and out within 25 minutes and no testing was performed. Once I told the DR that I had already done Neuropsych testing with the VA hospital the exam ended shortly after. When viewing my C-File and the record of the TBI DBQ exam I noticed that the DR service connected my TBI but didn't accur…

    Asked by runaroundtime, July 13, 2021

    • tbi exam
    • dbq
    • appeal
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13. 90% , need advice to get to 100%

    Any advice will be appreciated. Here is what I have: 70% PTSD with panic attacks 50% sleep apena 30% IBS 30% migraine including migraine variants (also claimed as headaches), residuals of traumatic brain injury. ( the professional thing re: a migraine rating is that.....going into the BVA process, i did not have a migraine rating. I did have a 10% TBI rating. The law judge found the migraine diagnosis in my reccords, ordered another TBI eval, and once the eval was done, my 10% TBI was changed to 30% migraine. I need to get to 100% P & T. The route i want to take is get my 30% migraine up to a 50% migraine. I know the elements t…

    Asked by goaltender, June 23, 2020

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14. Neuro exam from VA

    I just took a neuro exam and the Dr. Said it was invalid due to low test scores. I have memory issues, ptsd, and was involved in a dismounted ied which rattled me. Physician stated there was no way the blast could cause a mild tbi and concluded my test scored were invalid, what does this mean.

    Asked by Grumpy1972, October 17, 2020

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15. Historical TBI eval (not a C&P!)

    I thought this might interest you, for those of you familiar with my history of posts and claims questions. Short note - this was the TBI eval I had done a few years ago - before I was denied in part for not having a "conclusive diagnosis" for TBI. --- Might this be why I never had a C&P ordered for me? Certain portions have been redacted for privacy, and to remove some "No" answers to shorten the read or when information doesn't contribute to the claim. Thoughts??? 4 How many serious OEF/OIF deployment related injuries have occurred? One 6 Did you lose consciousness immediately after any of these experiences? Yes, one episode 6-A If yes, est…

    Asked by awgv001, February 3, 2020

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16. Purple Heart For Tbi

    I have a TBI rating of 10% amongst other things. I know that a while ago the military started granting Purple Hearts for a TBI injury. Has anyone been sucessful in getting the Purple Heart Award for TBI? I'm currious about the process. Thanks

    Asked by Metoo, September 3, 2014

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17. Can’t seperate the two intertwined my ass

    Va hospital records them seperately but disability says they can’t, even after their C and P doctor differentiated the two issues and also put a percent of what each were contributing to my dust issues with my TBI 100 and PTSD 30. Also said my ptsd was caused prior to my sTBI but somehow it’s still listed as a symptom of my sTBI. I understand the pyramiding issue with tbis but say I have a new issue caused by my PTSD say the stress may have contributed or caused my psoriasis but can the doctor say that this could be the cause at my C and P and be denied as it’s never been rated separately but a symptom? I have a feeling they will just lump it together with my scars disfi…

    Asked by jfrei, June 10, 2020

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18. TBI and Pyramiding

    I had a fall in the military that resulted in a C2 cervical spinal fracture. Years later, after complaining of headaches for 30 years, an MRI showed that the C2 dens is still broken and flexes a bit too much. I have a rating for headaches and tinnitus, and in the process of the evaluation for my vertigo a brain lesion was found on my temporal lobe near my sinuses that looks like trauma damage. The lesion hasn't been seen before because this is one of the first MRIs that I've done with a contrast. The neurologists think this is related to the C2 fracture nonunion as the vertigo has been a constant element for 30 years also. It's still in evaluation. But, if they pin …

    Asked by SameOldSong, May 14, 2020

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19. Tbi And Central Sleep Apnea

    Any vets out there have a TBI that is service connected then find out you have central sleep apnea a few years down the line and have the VA try to say it is not service connected ?

    Asked by Warrior, July 12, 2015

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20. ptsd Tbi And Hypopituitarism ( Pituitary Gland And Hormone Dysfunction )

    The most common hormonal deficiencies associated with TBI include: Pituitary deficiencies (TSH/FSH/GH/IGF-1) Gonadotropin deficiencies (LH/FSH/testosterone/estradiol) Adrenocorticotropic hormone, thyroid deficiency and prolactin deficiencies are also seen among patients with neuroendocrine involvement following TBI Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (acquired): pituitary-hypothalamic injury from trauma. These men have low testosterone serum concentrations but have gonadotropins in the normal or low range. Suggest Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Screening ( NED ) for FSH, See links at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15879352 http://www.brainline.org/conte…

    Asked by militarynurse, October 31, 2013

    • tbi hypopituitarism pituitary
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21. >For member jfrei (SMC-t)

    jfrei Just wanted to let you know If you have not done so check out the SMC-t Criteria for your TBI w/ residuals As I under stand if you been S.C for TBI & have the Residuals you may qualify for the SMC-t ? and if you do .....>you may want to request it or file a claim for it, I'm not sure how so you may want to check with your VSO. The SMC t is fairly new, but I was searching some of the SMC S to see if veterans qualify's for it when Awarded TDIU w/ P&T AND Their disability is not expected to improve over there life time and they can't leave home for work so in essences this makes him/her Home Bound by reason of there S.C. Disa…

    Asked by Buck52, October 7, 2017

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22. tbi claim disappeared on ebenefits

    on ebenefits my claim has said “tbi to include migraines and vertigo” it is now in the prep for decision phase but now tbi is not listed and only 3 seperate claims for “migraines” “vertigo” “fatigue”. does this mean that tbi got denied and now they are just taking these things and processing?

    Asked by edwards7986, February 26, 2020

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23. TBI Rating Reduction

    Got a letter from the VA. The DECISION reads: "Evaluation of traumatic brain injury with anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, which is currently 70 percent disabling, is proposed to be decreased to 10 percent." It was originally granted at 70% on 02/01/2013 with an additional 30% added for migraines on 05/02/2018. VA did a Mental Disorders examination on 4/16/2018, a Review Evaluation of Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury examination on 1/13/2020, and a Mental Disorders examination on 2/25/2020. None of the exams lasted more than an hour, and, according to the letter, these exams have apparently noted some improvement in those conditions. I am not familia…

    Asked by Joe30045, March 25, 2020

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24. Migraine Diary

    how much weight will a migraine diary carry in a disability rating for migraines?

    Asked by dodger, March 17, 2020

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25. 100% TDIU - Permanent and Total: TBI and general Question

    Hello all, Ever since suffering a cold knockout from a vehicular fall, and down the side of a levee/cliff during the invasion of Iraq (14-20 feet, directly on back of head: ACH was worn at the time, and NVG's [AN-PVS5's] were on my face.), I have had a variety of cognitive issues and total behavioral personality change. I am already 100% Permanent and Total (as the title says), and diagnosed with mTBI and PTSD, to which the majority of my award is granted towards PTSD. My LOC (Loss of Consciousness) was probably around 30 minutes if you consider me "coming to" briefly from time to time (being fireman carried by my TC, and then lifted by said TC, MOPP gear, M16 and …

    Asked by commodog, August 8, 2018

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