Dav

Time-- Check out the following for a good starting place to learn about diabetes insipidus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetesinsipidus.html . This condition would have never been detected if my girlfriend did not insist that I speak with a doctor about the frequency of my urination. On a good day, I urinate over 2 gallons. So, I asked my primary if this was normal and she went from there. It helped that her partner is an endo and that she is an internist. From there, the neurologist began exploring around the pit gland -- the temporal lobe. Good luck.

Thank you, Berta. That was a very informative and helpful response. I will certainly explore your recommendations in more depth. Thank you again. Dav

I am new to the board. Thank you for any advice that might be put forward. I was medically discharged due to a closed head injury incurred during a routine jump. I spent time at Walter Reed & Emory Hospital. I was awarded a rating of 30% for some nerve damage and post concussion syndrome. That was 5 years ago. Since that time, I've had continuing medical problems. My internist (and primary) referred me to an endocrinologist who discovered through blood work and a MRI that I have diabetes insipidus. My body releases over 2 gallons of water, leaving me in a constant state of deydration, reduced cerebellum functioning, urination several times an hour, and high levels of fatigue. I was informed that this condition results from brain tumor or brain trauma. He is willing to write a letter, and provide test results, that it is his opinion it is the result of my accident in the military. Further, my body is proving resistant to the medication, vassopressin, that is, my kidneys won't take the medication because they are inhibited from lack of the chemical. The diagnosis, in the endo's opinion, should have occurred during treatment while in service. Also, I was referred to a memory disorder clinic. As noted in the initial write-up, but disregarded, I claimed memory difficulties. The neurologist at the clinic has been examing me, ordering loads of tests, and has me linked to a university scientist who concentrates on closed head injuries and reduced cognitive functioning. Both are willing to write letters, and provide test results, that my cognitive functioning has continued to decrease, effecting my attentional, retention and processing abilities. My questions are: 1) Is this enough to present to the Claims Board? 2) How do I go about this -- what should their letters actually include, where are they sent, etc. 3) What are the chances for a successful claim? 4) What sort of ratings typically are assigned for these conditions? I do not mind doing the leg work if you kind people can direct me. Thank you. Dav