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[Boracay]

Hello,

I am suffering severe memory loss and hormonal problems due to a Moderate TBI that wasn't documented properly in my SMR. I have 4 doctors that state it is more than likely due to the fall but my medical records said I broke my leg but didn't include the loss of conscience.

1.Is it unnecessary I track down a witness and have him write a statement?

2.Would whats in my medical records be enough even though it doesn't state direct head trauma I fell down second story stairs?

3. Is having four doctors say that it is because of my Head injury that it is more than likely the problem for my memory loss and hormonal problems enough even though my accident was poorly documented

[Teac]

If there are no active duty medical records that state you were un-conscience it is very unlikely the VA would accept a doctors statement stating it was a cause of your problems. A statement from witnesses would be more helpful in my opinion.... Medical statement that only contain verbal medical history from the veteran are not normally acceptable as medical evidence, there must be a medical diagnoses on record, and doctors must justify medical statements based on the medical records. In other words just because a doctor says something doesn't make it acceptable, there must be medical evidence to back up a doctors statement.

[carlie]

Hello,

I am suffering severe memory loss and hormonal problems due to a Moderate TBI that wasn't documented properly in my SMR. I have 4 doctors that state it is more than likely due to the fall but my medical records said I broke my leg but didn't include the loss of conscience.

1.Is it unnecessary I track down a witness and have him write a statement?

2.Would whats in my medical records be enough even though it doesn't state direct head trauma I fell down second story stairs?

3. Is having four doctors say that it is because of my Head injury that it is more than likely the problem for my memory loss and hormonal problems enough even though my accident was poorly documented

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What is the goal ?

[Boracay]

Your profile shows 100 % SC.

What is the goal ?

SMC T and coverage for growth hormone treatment

If there are no active duty medical records that state you were un-conscience it is very unlikely the VA would accept a doctors statement stating it was a cause of your problems. A statement from witnesses would be more helpful in my opinion.... Medical statement that only contain verbal medical history from the veteran are not normally acceptable as medical evidence, there must be a medical diagnoses on record, and doctors must justify medical statements based on the medical records. In other words just because a doctor says something doesn't make it acceptable, there must be medical evidence to back up a doctors statement.

Thank you. Would two buddy statements saying that I was unconscience for over 30 minutes be good?

[carlie]

The buddy statements should be helpful.

They need to include their name - rank - service number -

when and where they served.

VA will verify they were where you were - when the incident happened.

[Capt.]

I think it also helps as in mine to have their DD214 which we also sent in with the statement. Just something to help and think about . NEVER GIVE UP. God Bless, C.C.

[Boracay]

The buddy statements should be helpful.

They need to include their name - rank - service number -

when and where they served.

VA will verify they were where you were - when the incident happened.

Is it okay a Electronic copy sent to me by email or would they need a real signature. I think it would be a big burden to them to send it by mail and go through all the drama if they just don't do everything by email.

I can put thier contact number. Does the VA give them a call or go to the house or interview them in person? They would like to know all of this.

Also after bootcamp I had a accident at home while on leave. My parents can write a lay statements it since they witnessed it. Would this be any value or something that happened during leaving that my parents saw?

I think it also helps as in mine to have their DD214 which we also sent in with the statement. Just something to help and think about . NEVER GIVE UP. God Bless, C.C.

Thank you so much for your time and energy typing on the keyboard your mental energy just to give me support and that advice.