TBI Traumatic Brain Injury

286 questions in this forum

1. ptsd Wrong Diagnosis?

   I have a very complex case as I was diagnosed with Schizophrenic Reaction Paranoid type back in 1981-1982. I had fallen off my double-bunk bed a few days before complete with my ear gashed, I was e-vaced to a psych-ward and given mass amounts of anti-psychotic drugs Haldol & Cogentin just to name a few in my C-File my observing doctors could not come up with a prognosis either subdural Hematoma (brain-Injury) or psychosis. In my C-File it was decided that in view of suspicion if head injury continued observation of focal neurological sings was recommended but the psychotic diagnosis remained . My point is I feel that I was misdiagnosed & I have stated this in my …

   Asked by c-vet1982, September 20, 2011

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3. Subdemal Hematoma Increase

   Hi Everyone! I am currently receiving 30% combined from the VA. 10% of which is neurologic symptoms (migranes) associated with a subdemal hematoma. Should I file for an increase now since I am getting migraines more frequently or wait til my current claim is decided (Crohn's disease). Thanks!

   Asked by mike316atl, July 1, 2012

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4. Tbi To Include Headaches And Memory Loss

   i was told i have a tbi and most of the things that comes with it i have filled and am still waiting on whats going to happen i also filled for hearing loss headaches memory loss depression and anxiety and vision problems and Ulnar neuropathy, right elbow and fingers, right hand But they put Tbi to include headaches and memory loss will this effect anything like make it less of a rating or more i was all ways told to make sure to file headaches different from tbi is that true Right no i am only at 10% because of my knee And with everything that has been going on with the va it has been hard so i could use all the help i can get thank you for reading this

   Asked by 719joshua, June 23, 2012

   • tbi
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5. Newbie Tbi And Hearing Question

   newbie -30% hearing loss and 10% tinitus -40% combined -Sighns of possible tbi kept getting worse Left side face numb with dribble staggering lack of sleep depression always tired pupils dialateing and blurred vision hearing and ringing slurred speech -I just couldnt take it anymore and put on my black suit and tie. luckily somthing inside told me to try the suicide hitline from va -met the mh doc who said he thinks I have tbi since I have a documented lod head would were I was unconcious for 9 hours and my symptoms -phych seemed to concur and is setting me up with neurology testing. "My question is....Since Im already 40% for hearing loss a…

   Asked by killemall, June 10, 2012

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6. I Have Neuro Problems With Uncontrollable Body Movements, Numbness And Pain

   I have neuro problems with uncontrollable body movements, numbness and pain. In the USAF on active duty I suffered from severe pain and injury, I worked with chemicals, I also had a concussion too.. I also suffered from tremors and shaking on active duty.. they gave me brain scans with MRI.. I currently am at 50% disability for headaches but suffer from many neurological problems, along with other problems, pancreas diseas and much more.. with the neuro problems, the doctors at one time recently said I have a form of muscular dystrophy, but with more symptoms, they are going to do a new bran scan with MRI in a couple weeks... In the 1990's I filed for more prob…

   Asked by retiredat44, May 26, 2012

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7. Tbi Screening Gone Wrong...?

   First time poster here. I just wanted to vent my frustration with my first tbi screening appt today. Background – I had a concussion during my drill weekend in late 2009 with very brief loss of consciousness (a few seconds) due to me slipping on ice and falling on my head. I was fine after 2-3 days. Fast forward to Nov 2011 in Afghanistan, I was involved in a really big IED blast, suffered a mild TBI. I got better in a couple weeks later. Came back to the sates in Jan, by early Feb 2012 I start getting worse symptoms, dizziness/vertigo, irritability, loss of coordination, loss of some memory, BAD HEAD ACHES over Left eye as well as constant neck stiffness with tension …

   Asked by doc-up8404, April 27, 2012

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8. Prep At James A Haley Va Hospital In May

   Anyone attended this program? If so. How was it? What can I expect?

   Asked by bigkev4043, April 10, 2012

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9. ptsd Reopening A Tbi Claim After A Year

   5Hi everyone. This is my first post here and but I have been following some of the topics on the forum and have found a lot of useful info. SO right now Im rated at 60%, 30% for PTSD, 10% for tinnitus 10% for an ankle injury and 10% for a shoulder problem. I had claimed TBI from when my vehicle was directly hit with an IED, it was denied due to no evidence of a TBI existing. After the exam I was refereed to neurologist. I went to the neurologist and did the testing, this was back in 2008. I figured that I would have heard something or had some sort of follow up if I had TBI. Well anyways a few weeks ago I ended up pulling all of my medical info because I am meeting with a…

   Asked by unclaoshi, June 11, 2011

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10. "awarded" 0% T.b.i. ?!

    Hi all, I was given 10% for tinnitus and 0% rating for my T.B.I. that is documented but the examiner said that there were no "residual complications" as a result of the T.B.I. Stated that in my medical records the T.B.I. had resolved itself and that I was fine. This flies in the face of the fact that after this injury I had a dramatic shift in my moods, became severely depressed, had violent outbursts and even a suicide attempt. My T.B.I. occured in 1982 and after I left the service in 1984 I couldn't hold a job and ended up living on the streets in Mpls. until I went into a private treatment facility. I had no idea at the time that I could recieve any medical treatment t…

    Asked by vwoodsong, February 19, 2012

    • Aggravation
    • DRO process
    • T.B.I.
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11. Generally, Errors Associated With Tbi Claims Processing

    *** TBI Claims : The Department of Defense and VBA commonly define a TBI as a traumatically induced structural injury or a physiological disruption of brain function caused by an external force. The major residual disabilities of TBI fall into three main categories—physical, cognitive, and behavioral. VBA policy requires staff to evaluate these residual disabilities. Generally, errors associated with TBI claims processing resulted from the use of insufficient medical examination reports and inadequate quality oversight. More Info : http://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-11-04243-86.pdf

    Asked by carlie, March 1, 2012

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12. ptsd Tbi Help!

    Hi everyone This is my first post and I have a lot of issues regarding the VA/Army. Sorry if it seems long i will try and keep it as short and simple.Thanks in advance. Problem 1; i was in the Army from 4/2000-11/2006 I was deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. while in Iraq in 05-06 I was hit by 17 IED's along with other things. on the last 3 IED's (all within a week) I was knocked out all three times.. the last being the worst 3/2006. I was sent back to Walter Reed with Traumatic Brain Injury (tbi) where I was for about 3 days then put on a plane back to FT Drum with a IV in my arm and still on Morphine. When I got to Drum were they don't have a hospital they too…

    Asked by sipstud27, February 25, 2012

    • TBI
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13. My Va Records State Traumatic Brain Disease Before C&p, What Is Up?

    My VA records which were in Oakland at the RO stated that I had service connection for Traumatic Brain Disease of 10% (8045) as well as Migraine Headaches 50% (8100) when I went to the C&P for the Migraines/head injury to increase that I was awarded previously as "8045-8100 Post concussive tension migraine." This had been in my records for years at the RO, but I was never given an award letter for the TBD of 10% (or paid for it). In the C&Ps that I went to the notations stated organic brain disease, and brain disease as being service connected. If I had been given that disability rating where is it at now? On the C&P notes to the C&P doctor is states th…

    Asked by B478, February 19, 2012

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