Mtbi Appeal, Vamc Appointment

[Signal6]

I was awarded 40% for mTBI in 2009, this was based on my results of the 8 hour testing for residual of TBI . DAV said I should appeal and ask for 70% based on one of the test results, so i did. I haven't heard anything in over 14 months until today. The VAMC called and said I have to come in for a 2 hour appointment for the claim. I asked what the appoinment involved and that i had already completed the 8 hours of testing. They replied that it is an interview and maybe one test.

So my question, has anyone had a similar appointment for residual of TBI appeal?

Thanks

[Signal6]

After thinking about this, I believe this will be a C&P exam, but not at the C&P clinic. Rather with a specialist. When I first received compensation for mTBI I never had a C&P, I believe the VBA relied upon my TBI test results, and the rating is pretty cut and dry if you have evidence from testing, automatic 40% which is what they gave me. I appealed, because I thought I should get 70% based on the results of the test. So I think this is C&P to determine how much the mTBI has affected my life because the testing is done and know they have to decide if my symptoms are mild, moderate or severe.

So modified question, has anyone had a TBI C&P, how was it? did you take a copy of your cognitive testing with you? Thanks.

I was awarded 40% for mTBI in 2009, this was based on my results of the 8 hour testing for residual of TBI . DAV said I should appeal and ask for 70% based on one of the test results, so i did. I haven't heard anything in over 14 months until today. The VAMC called and said I have to come in for a 2 hour appointment for the claim. I asked what the appoinment involved and that i had already completed the 8 hours of testing. They replied that it is an interview and maybe one test.

So my question, has anyone had a similar appointment for residual of TBI appeal?

Thanks

[Berta]

There can be many residuals to TBI-here s link to the VA's updated (2010) blank C & P TBI exam worksheet:

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/disexm58.pdf