[Neuro Exam]

Hi again, thanks so much for the replies. I had a bad car accident in 1997, I shattered my left femure and I suffered a severe TBI, I was unconscious for an unknown amount of time, and I attended the TBI center for 5 yrs. I was rated under the old law and it was suggested that I get rerated as I suffer PTSD, and experience migraines along with multiple other issues I scored a 40 on the GAF and a 19 on that other test. ( neuro test) That is all documented in my record. When I went into the audio test the lady kept asking me if my hearing loss was from my accident, I said that and the generators I worked near. I was very nervous as I suffer anxiety, I am sure that my hearing is from the accident as that left side of me has problems, eye, ear. I do work currently however I miss quite a bit of work, and I can’t do it much longer. On my C+P under neurological disorders miscellaneous the doc wrote Moderate degree of ataxia /dizziness secondary to TBI. Hearing c+P says hearing loss is not from TBI. Can I still be rated for ataxia? Very confused. My claim opened july 7, 2010.

Thanks in advance, it is wonderful how you all help so many!

Lisa

[Neuro Exam]

Hi folks,

Quick question here. On my C+P under neaurologival disorders micellaneous the doc wrote Moderate degree of ataxia /dizziness secondary to TBI. Hearing c+P says hearing loss is not from TBI. How will this be handled in your opinion?

Thank you all for what you do :)

Lisa

[Tbi Ptsd Question]

Pookie,

Prior to answering your question, please call the 1-800 VA number and ask what

Diagnostic Codes you are rated under - what percentage for each one and the effective date of each one.

You will probably have to wait until Monday to do this.

Hi again,

8045-9304 50% effective 2002

5255 left femur 20 2004

5010 degen joint disease 10 2004

8520 loss sensation left thigh 10 2004

5295-5292 low back spasm 10 2002

6260 tinnitus 10 2002

7614 loss use 10 2002

Hope this helps! Thank you. I opened a claim for ptsd, depression, a bad scar, and severe headaches today all which I am being treated for at the VA. I am wondering if this was a mistake, I get nervous.

Thanks again

[Tbi Ptsd Question]

Hi all, I was rated under the old system for my TBI, they called it brain syndrom. I was rated at 50%. I have been diagnosed for PTSD and also I get severe headaches. I have requested a new sc for PTSD, and headaches, which were included in my old rating. I am nervous. Is my older rating preserved at 50% if they rate my TBI and PTSD under the new law? I am currently 80% total however put in for an increase today.

Thanks

So confused~