Reading/writing Difficulties

[Rob m]

Trying to do a little research here and wonder if anyone knows the diagnostic code or direction I could follow regarding reading/writing difficulties, my condition is caused by a head injury. If anyone knows what diagnostic codes cover this please let me know. Also I haven't seen a doctor about this because I'm still active duty and afraid that discloser could lead to discharge (difficult spot to be in) but since I'm appox 1 year away from retirement I think it's about time to seek treatment.

Back ground

2.5 x 3.5 inch piece of skull removed with plastic plate installed (2 surgeries)

small amount of underlining brain damage

moderate amount of reading/writing difficulties

4 inch disfiguring scar

some headaches

Thanks

Rob m

[12R3G]

Rob

By all means, stick it out until you can retire for YOS. Chap 61 (medical) retirees still have their retired pay offset by VA compensation. If you are a YOS retiree and have a >50% rating, then your VA compensation offset is phased out over a period of years, ending in 2014 I believe.

Whether or not you work, is a personal decision. Generally, if you are working you won't get 100% for certain disabilities but that doesn't mean you can't wind up with a combined 100% rating using the ratings schedule with multiple disabilities.

100% schedular, you can still work--your 100% rating being awarded based on your disabilities.

TDIU pays at 100%, but is based on being both unemployed and unemployable. TDIU recipients have a disability rating less than 100%, but get paid at 100% based on their unemployability due to service connected disabilities.

that help?