Mama Bear

Thanks again for the info. I finally know the differences about all the different claim areas. The second set of links, unless I missing something, which is quite possible, I knew all of that. Sooo I thought I would clear up what the va has from us and maybe someone can fill in the holes. The va has a medical document that states that he was in a Humvee accident From an explosion in the front. This was do ument is when my husband got back from Iraq and saw a doctor for his back problems at ft carson hospital. The va has a buddy letter, obviously not enough evidence. They have the va doctors request to the Tbi clinq. The Tbi cliniques evaluations for a year and a half. The specialist told my husband he has Tbi, treated him for tbi and issued him equiipment for Tbi.'so unless she wrote thiings in his records contradicting what she told my husband and myself. ( she was so sweet she would call me at home and ask how he was doing and if I felt he was making progress) They also have the nureolofical medical evaluation that they ordered for the claim. Rhe doctor there asked my husband if he would like a referral to rhe tbi clinic . My husband told him he was already a loyal Customer there. My husband sent a photo of the board they had in headquarters that mapped all The road side bombings they has been hit by after being there for only three months- there were hundreds. He sent pictures of the Humvee that they were in. When they got. Hit. That is about it. But I feel like we are not just fighting about service connection, but if he even has Tbi at all. The cp examiner said it was not Tbi and it was emotional that was causing the problems. I don't know maybe I just made muddy water but I hOpe it might give a little more insitento this claim. Like I said if it is lost cause then I just would like to know zones can move on. Sorry for all the spelling mistakes my stupid phone changes words on me thinking it is making corrections.

As usuall I can't keep my mouth shut so I am sure I will get my head bit off, yet I never learn... So here we go, to say the fedral employees should get 10k while vets get 68k in my opinion is an over exaggeration. I mean they do work, they do have families to support and some of the same problems that most Americans have. Alot of them are vetrans themselves! (exlamation for emphasis not anger) ;) Those who are on 100% it should be enough to support a family on a tight budget. Those who are not, well it is just not suppost to support anyone 100%. It is ment to be a supplement because you just sent capable o holding a good job... So we go to mcdonalds, newspaper routes, and other low paying jobs to make up the difference. I think that if cuts are going to be made and people need to make a sacrifice financially it should be the wellfare. Those who can not pass a drug test, get nothing, and I could go on but I won't. So there we have it. I'm sure I was not real good at getting all the stuff I wanted to say out o my brain and into the words. So I am sorry.

Thanks Carlie, I was starting to think ask a stupid question you don't get an answer. Lol. I will be diving into that link today.

Decision 3. Service connection for sleep apnea is denied. 4. The previous denial of service connection for vertigo and dizziness with standing now claimed as secondary to residuals of traumatic brain injury (Tbi) is confirmed and continued. 5. The previous denial of service connection for memory loss due to concussion now claimed as secondary to residuals of Tbi is confirmed and continues. Resons 3. Service connection may be grated for a disease or injury from a service connected disability or was aggravated thereby. Service connection for sleep apnea on a secodary basis to this connection cannot be established. Your service treatment records do not show sleep apnea diagnosis. There is also no evidence showing sleep apnea was incurred in or aggravated by military service. 4. Historically, rating decision dated 2/15/2007 denied service connection for a vertigo and dizziness and you were notified of this decision. The basis for that decision was no evidence that this condition had been clinically diagnosed. You are now claiming this condition as secondary to tbi. The claim for service connection for vertigo and dizziness with standing as secondary to residuals of Tbi is reconsidered. Service connection for tbi has not been established. Therefore service connection for vertigo and dizziness with standing as a secondary to residuals of RBI is not possible. The current va examinations explained the evidence does not show residuals of vertigo and dizziness and noted a pattern of tests was inconsistent with diffuse brain injury. Further, there is still no evidence that vertigo and dizziness with standing was incurred in or caused by service. The previous denial of service connection for vertigo and dizziness with standing now claimed as secondary to residuals of Tbi is confirmed and continued. 5. Historically, rating decision dated 2/15/2007 denied service connection for ammemory loss and you were notified of this decision. The basis for the denial was no evidence that a memory loss condition had been clinically diagnosed. The current va examination shows you do not carry a cognitive residuals of Tbi. The current va examination dated 12/08/2009 revealed intact functioning in the majority of cognitive domains such as attention, working memory, processing speed, language, memory, and executive functioning. The examination stated that overall the pattern of tests is inconsistent with functioning. The examination stated that overall the pattern of tests is inconsistent with diffuse brain injury and any functional memory complaints are likely emotional in nature. Since service connection for Tbi has not been established, service connection for memory loss secondary to service connection Tbi is not possible. Therefore service connection for the previously denied condition of memory loss now claimed to secondary to residuals of Tbi is confirmed and continued.

The dro isn't that what we have done the last two times with the nod?

We asked for his c file back in December and haven't gotten anything yet. I heard that took awhile.

How do I ask for a dro? Just say we want a dro? How do I ask for a dro? Just say we want a dro? What kind of evidence Should I be looking for?

We don't have any new evidence that is the problem. Most of the people on his team are dead. One buddy letter and one doctor report. That's it thats all we got. Maybe it is a lost cause if so. I guess that is ok at least I can hear it from someone not at the va and we can move on.

I put aside my husbands claim out of frustration to start my own. Now that mine is in the works I decided I needed to go back to my husbands. Good thing to, the last denial was dated July 8th 2010. We have done about 2 nod and been denied both times. Not service connected. I really don't know how to go about this... Another nod? Or cue? What to state in the letter? We are trying for Tbi. They say it is not service connected because he didn't go to the medics afterwards, so therefor it is not service connected. Even though he has medical evidence that states Tbi from explosion After he got back from Iraq. We also have one buddy letter. My husband was a sniper and squad leader in Ramadi and Faluja. Any advice is well appreciated.

Blue sky's all around me... Makes me want to sing a song! Congratulations!

Hang in there! Get angry, get mad, but don't give up. You are in good hands here. ((hugs))

I'm so sorry to hear this. Grrrrr. I hope you find the information you need to get this situation fixed. Don't give up! We are behind you.

Congrats!!!! I am so happy for you! ((Cyber hug))

And if it is a bill that was saw it may have been $15000 for hundreds of microwaves for many different offices or regions. I don't know just a thought.

Oh my goodness,my heart goes out to you. I hope you get some answers soon.