***Tbi/ Stroke***

[david dupe]

Does the va associate tbi with a stroke??

im sc for cad,hypertension & copd. I've suffer from post stroke problems such as comprehensive of what I read, saying exactly what I'm thinking, remembering things the brain issues are constant. I also suffer from balance issues, right hand shaking & use of hand, etc. these things are not Constant only a couple times a week, they are much worse if I get upset.

do I have any recourse with (smc) other than A&A??

[broncovet]

The VA "will associate TBI with a stroke" IF your doctor makes a statement that your stroke is "at least as likely as not" due to your tbi.  

However, its unclear to me "why" you would want such an association.  

It sounds like you are 100 percent and seeking Special monthly compensation (SMC).  

There is a SMC S HOUSEBOUND for Vets who have 100 percent plus another 60 percent seperate and distinct from each other, and Im unsure if this applies to you.  

Apart from housebound which I mentioned, you can get SMC K if you have "loss of use" of :

 

..A HAND

.. A FOOT

... A REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN...ETC. 

https://cck-law.com/news/special-monthly-compensation-series-smck/

[david dupe]

Thx brocovet.

yes i have a 22-2680 for my pc md to fill out. I'm not only trying to get A&A I'm also trying to get the highest rating for (smc) that I qualify for.

i get paid 100% but I'm considered 80% pt. sc and they awarded me I/u pt because of all my ratings, my highest rating is 60%.

am I going about this the wrong way???

[broncovet]

You probably want to apply using a 21-526EZ.  But see this if you want to appeal, reopen, etc:I I 

However, review the SMC rules to see which you want to apply FOR.  Do you have "loss of use"?  

It sounds like you may need help in applying.  You can consider a VSO.  Other than A and A, or housebound, you pretty much have to have loss of use to get additioanl smc.  

Edited February 18, 2019 by broncovet

[david dupe]

According to my vso I should have no problems apply for a&a due to the effects my stroke had on me mentally, this what he has noticed by dealing with me. I haven't applied for anything since my last rating in 2005.

since this rating I have had a stroke(tia) with afib now, conjestive ht failures, ht stent, aortic valve replaced (ht).