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tdiu Tdiu - Bipolar, Secondary To Tbi?
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One Devil Dog
Hello,
My time in service was 86'-90.' Gulf war era vet. I was diagnosed through the VA (2005) for Bipolar Disorder and applied for a pension and was approved. Earlier this year, I became aware of the 5 new conditions (one being Depression/Bipolar) recognized by the VA under TBI. I was in a car wreck (20 stitches in my dome and temporary loss of consciousness), and two other minor head injuries requiring stitches.
I went to the TBI exam and was approved for 40% TBI and 10% for the scar - so 50% total. The approval came in September, and I immediately filed for "Bipolar secondary to TBI, Sleep apnea (new), and IU (new)."
I'm told apnea can be a secondary condition to TBI - although, this was diagnosed, 12/2013.
I'm staying with the pension for now, since it pays more than 50% compensation, but I filed for SSDI - which, if I'm approved for, I'll switch over to compensation.
My questions:
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