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I’m already receiving SMC S and I filed for an increase on my headaches that they gave me a 0% in 2010 never really received a C and P for just my headaches but we’re done by my 3 TBI reviews just a check yes that I had them. I never filed for A/A or SMC and went to my c and p for my post traumatic headaches the examiner listed them as. I checked ebennies today this is what?

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On 8/24/2018 at 11:51 PM, jfrei said:

Buck52 I’ve Gotten a exam scheduled for SMC makes me nervous. I’ve tried to look up past SMC T cases and none had there TBI 100 P and T with listed secondaries At 30 50 and 10. Has anyone seen a case as mine would be as far As already service connected?

Thats ok jfrei

I think they will be sending you to quite a few C&P because your a TBI Veteran

Don't sweat these C&P's just go to them be on time and answer all the questions the beast you can and honestly   if the examiner ask you a question your not sure of  or just don't know  just tell him/her  you don't know

I am not that familiar   with the TBI C&P's just what I read about them,  but I did read they will set up a TBI Vet C&P Exams just about on everything you file on, TBI's are unpredictable on your health and other secondary conditions.   VA Dr realize this   maybe that is why so many C&P's?

SMC (t) is fairly new  it has not be around to long ,so this makes it hard for the rater  they have to find the Regulation on TBI  b/c  sooo many different ones.

Good Luck on your up-coming C&P for SMC's

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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7 hours ago, Buck52 said:

Thats ok jfrei

I think they will be sending you to quite a few C&P because your a TBI Veteran

Don't sweat these C&P's just go to them be on time and answer all the questions the beast you can and honestly   if the examiner ask you a question your not sure of  or just don't know  just tell him/her  you don't know

I am not that familiar   with the TBI C&P's just what I read about them,  but I did read they will set up a TBI Vet C&P Exams just about on everything you file on, TBI's are unpredictable on your health and other secondary conditions.   VA Dr realize this   maybe that is why so many C&P's?

SMC (t) is fairly new  it has not be around to long ,so this makes it hard for the rater  they have to find the Regulation on TBI  b/c  sooo many different ones.

Good Luck on your up-coming C&P for SMC's

I love being told no future exams as I’m P and T but here’s some more exams.

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Yes I understand   but unfortunately when we ask for increase or file different claims for different conditions  they usually always send us to a C&P

Like I mention the TBI veterans claims are some what different from filing for regular type claims.   because the TBI CAN BE UN PREDICTABLE and can cause many other conditions to arise.

Just b/c were P&T And they say ''no future exams are scheduled'' don't truly mean will never get a C&P  especially if we file for increase or other claims along the way & some times the VA Will do that for us  even if we don't file maybe  its for Mandatory criteria?  this is probably what is happening in your case?  they want to make sure your rated correctly. believe it or not. 

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Yes I understand   but unfortunately when we ask for increase or file different claims for different conditions  they usually always send us to a C&P

Like I mention the TBI veterans claims are some what different from filing for regular type claims.   because the TBI CAN BE UN PREDICTABLE and can cause many other conditions to arise.

Just b/c were P&T And they say ''no future exams are scheduled'' don't truly mean will never get a C&P  especially if we file for increase or other claims along the way & some times the VA Will do that for us  even if we don't file maybe  its for Mandatory criteria?  this is probably what is happening in your case?  they want to make sure your rated correctly. believe it or not. 

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Apparently i recieved the decision for my increase which was positive with no retro it also states my claim for the SMC increase is pending approval for the exam I am getting on Thursday. Having ocd crammed research I know that I meet SMC L rules and regs so this sounds like I’ll just bring my evidence and it should go fairly smoothly so I think but I’m not blowing it off I always keep my alarm up. On another note I also received a letter that my appeal is finally back with the vet law judge funny how the VA hospital sends me to ultra sound just last week due to pains in the back of my leg but the BVa has yet to grant service connection... same with this headaches increase to 50% cause is possibly related to my skull fracture yet another thing left on my appeal to grant service connection. Can the BVA see my recent ER Ultrasound and or see my VES C&P this is getting old this game?

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