Ok I can't copy and paste so I will jsut type out what the said
Decision-Evaluation of residual TBI , which is currently 10% disabling, is continued (why this was the only thing included in the decision is beyond me)
Evidence-
-VA Form 21-8940, Veteran's application for increased compensation based on unemployability received Aug 15, 2011
-A letter dated Aug 25, 2011 was sent to you advising you of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and informing you of what evidence is required to complete processing of a claim. This letter also furnished you information regarding disability ratings, factors affecting the evaluation, and how the VA determines the effective date.
-VA examination from Pensacola VA C&P clininc dated Sept 14, 2011
-Social Security Administration records
-Supporting statement from (my wife) recieved Sept 14, 2011
-Medical evidence from my current doctors
-The records in this case have been reviewed and the issues considered under the provisions of VCAA. All indicated development has been undertaken and all reasonable efforts to assist you in pursuing your claim have been exhausted. The evidence of record is sufficient to render a sound merits decision
Reasons For Decision
VA examination from Pensacola VA C&P clinic dated Sept 14, 2011 indicated your condition has not stabilized and the expected stabalization period was noted to be about 2-3 years. You reported experiencing daily headaches lasting up to 4 hours along with dizziness and vertigo. There was no weakness or paralysis. There was sleep disturbance, fatigue, pain, hypersensitivity to light and sound and psychiatric symptoms.
The evaluation assigned is based upon the highest level of severity for any facet of cognitive impairment and other residuals of TBI not otherwise classified as determined on examination. Only one evaluation is assigned for all the applicable facets. A higher evaluation is not warranted unless a higher level of severity for a facet is established on examination. Physical and/or emotional/behavioral disabilities found on examination that are determined to be residuals of traumatic brain injury are evaluated seperately.
It goes on to give my levels for all TBI related symptoms.
The evaluation assigned for cognitive impairment and other residuals of TBI not otherwise classified is based upon the highest level of severity for any facet as determined by examination. Only one evaluation is assigned for all the applicable facets.
The evaluation for residual of TBI, which is currently 10 percent disabling, is continued. The current 10 percent evaluation is based upon the highest level of severity 1, which was assigned for the following facets: memory, attention, concentration, executive functions; neurobehavioral efects.
References
Title 38 etc etc
Thanks to my wife for typing all of that for me. Why did they focus so much on my smallest disablity? I am rated for the following: PTSD-70%, Postconcussive migraine headaches (also diagnosed as classic migraines w/ aura) 50%, Tinnitus 10%, Residual of TBI (claimed as postconcussive syndrome) 10%, for a total rating of 90%. I am completely baffled by their decision. I recieve SS for those disabilities and no others. What do you think?