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MarWar75
Hello Everyone,
I need some advice. I put in a claim in Dec 2009 for TBI, Tinnitus in my left ear and hearing loss in my left ear. I received my award letter today. DENIED not service connected. In July 2006 my Humvee was hit by a RPG in Iraq. I was the passenger, the RPG hit the driver side. ( which would be my left side). We were not hurt just shaken up and disorentated for a few minutes. We didn't receive medical care therefore there is no record of it. I did receive a Combat Action Ribbon for this incident. How do I go about proving this?
In my letter from VA it says The recent examination for TBI porposes was essentually normal indicating either a very mild TBI or no actual TBI. What is that ??? My wife was siting in on the VA exam and the Dr. stated I had a mild TBI. I have no memory of Iraq, I can't remember what I did yesterday, I have a constant ringing in my left ear.
The ear exam states that based on the results of examination the examiner was unable to diognose tinnitus. How can they tell if your ear is ringing. I want to appeal this decission. Do I need to get DAV or other representation.
When I had my last exam in the military, I was unaware of what a TBI is. When I heard the different symptoms I connected it to TBI. I thought my PTSD was the cause of my memory loss and hearing problems. I am 50% service connected for PTSD.
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