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MY tbi review and PTSD exam the doctors separated my symptoms and said yes it can be differentiated. That my TBI residuals with two facets at 3 is responsible for 70 % of my occupational and social impairment on question 4c of my ptsd exam and my PTSD checked the Occupational and social impairment box  with deficiencies in most areas box but then in question 4c.states that it only contributes to 30% of the occupational impairment. Isnt that 100% together but rated separately  for  70%?

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 Still No Accountability.

We need some one to call but I had thought  the VA is or was getting better with this new Administration ...but looks like its going back to the old way

I checked with my Dr to ask for a referral to the eye clinic  I started having floaters in my left eye that are very distracting...

ok eye clinic called and I could not hear them over the phone I ask them to hold a second so I could get my hearing phone equip ready as I had to make some minor adjustments when they called

Anyway  the eye clinic hung up on me and I could not get through to them the rest of the day  , finally this AM I Called and let them know the clerk hung up on me and how Inappropriate that was  and I am very upset...well To my surprise I got a eye clinic appointment in 2 weeks.

Still no ACCOUNTABILITY .

I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!!

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Well the number I gave you all to call and I hope you all did since last day is today called me this morning and gave me an update with my claims then an hour later the whitehouse hotline calls and updates me as well saying my issues are now with a rater being rated. I'm done wishing for good luck I just want what I know I deserve as you all do as well...

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On 9/7/2017 at 6:57 AM, Buck52 said:

jfrei I would think so, but  I had thought you were already 100%?

Can you til what or how they separated the tbi vs ptsd?

 is there a test they do? or any type of vag testing like using a strobe light to see the brain waves activity   ect,,,ect,,? ??

 Now I don't know what the heck I am talking about here its  only an assumption or a guess.

For years they could not differentiate the two, can you let us know  what test they did or how they came to this separation of symptoms?

TBI VS PTSD.

It could help other TBI Veterans with their claims.

I'm told I won't be disappointed with the ourcome but a little birdy told me they were lumped again because if seperated I'd lose my IU and or SMC S but he said just wait and read it. I'm curious to know the details of what and how it all got lumped together and me being P and T for those issues. 6 months of waiting for this lump glad it nowhere located on my body and I'm hoping it will be good evidence along with everything I've already for SSA in my hearing in December 

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