Veterans' TBI Benefits In-depth Discussion (Traumatic Brain Injury)

Here is our thorough discussion for receiving VA disability benefits due to traumatic brain injuries. The signature injury from the Gulf War.
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[@eduardoxanchez2870]

Can you please make a video explaining sleep apnea secondary to TBI? How it's related. I suffer from TBI, PCS, migraines, memory loss, depression, social anxiety and have been given a cpap machine from VA after evaluation. Thanks for the video/info.

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

important note; SMC (t) is not the limit of VA compensation. SMC (K) for each loss of use is added on to or (stacked) on and above SMC (t)

[@paulholsey2754]

I didn’t know that 👍🏾

[@TrueCrimePsychic]

Thanks ladies

[@KSCummins6.7L]

Thanks for the information, and definitely have some of these symptoms, some that have come on and worsen over the years, I'm trying to get a reevaluation currently for a rating increase and this time they are actually sending me thru TBI as well as PSTD screening where as before they briefly touched on these and tried acupuncture and a memory training, both that has no lasting effects. Anyhow, I have a C&P coming up and I'm laying it all out there with hope.

[@torrencedaniels8091]

The Boxer case was my teammate at Fort Hood Texas PFC Jesse Heacock.

[@JourneyWithNick]

I was a 81mm mortarman and involved in a military vehicle accident back in 2011, which fractured my L1, L2 as I was thrown out the back. Not once did I do any examinations on my head. The only thing ever looked into was my back and regular x rays. Two months later I deployed as a SAW gunner. About three or four months on deployment later I found myself extremely depressed and suicidal on my first deployment. Nothing has changed. A nurse practitioner in a small VA office in California did a test on a piece of paper back in 2013 as part of my C&P exam and concluded I did not have tbi, go figure. I was persuaded to file by myself and was awarded ptsd, tinnitus, back and knees. My ears still ring non-stop, I have hearing aids, Bluetooth sleep pillow, 2021 sleep apnea diagnosed with cpap, migraines, severe ptsd, no longer able to obtain good grades, employment, self employment affected, confused, memory is impaired, my neck kills me all the damn time, I need sunglasses most of the days, headaches and find myself in a confused state most of the time. What should I do?

[@azthundercloud]

I had an aircraft canopy come down on my head. Passed out bleeding like a pig. Was raining heavy that night, someone 3 squadrons down saw the blood came and took me to the hospital.

[@SpaceRanger187]

It's crazy how easy it is to get a tbi. You can get a tbi from back blast, jet engines and not even know it

[@KSCummins6.7L]

Agreed, I got it from two instances, one from a blow to the head in the motor pool that knocked me out pre 9/11 and then another from several motar attacks post 9/11, yet all I was given was a 10% rating for the knockout. But I'm back at them trying agaon

[@allanmorga9479]

When I had a Stroke in 2012, I suffered massive subdural hematoma. Where Emergency Craniotomy had to be performed to relieve Pressure on my brain I was recently diagnosed for vascular dimentia. I am now 77 years old and still waiting if VÀ to rate my dimentia as Service connected. Need professional advise to take.

[@CombatCraig]

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[@MickeyMishra]

2:00 Yea that sounds like me. Weird how so many people get that I can't remember things in the VERY short term. Then there are things that I have done and I did the math on it, 8,456 times (RJ-45 terminations ) and I STILL can't remember the color code of the wires! It got to the point that I don't work alone and have someone just check all my work to make sure it was all wired right It's not ideal for any employer. I was lucky to get hired on by KCI communications for a spell. And have a good team that sort of got I'm not all there. Without good people looking after me? I don't know what I would have done. I had no idea that my 3 head poundings in the military had so much of an effect on my career both in an out of service. the strangest thing is? I don't think I ever actually grew up. Now I know this sounds kind of strange for some of you folks but I don't recall having like that well kind of like how all my other friends decided like not to do things that were normal for kids. I still enjoy doing models I still enjoy drawing and you know the weird thing is that I know I'm 43 but I sure as heck don't feel like I'm 43. In fact I have trouble remembering where all the time has gone by. and I definitely noticed that I'm not like other people and this really shows because most of my actual friends are around 18 to 25. And that's kind of strange. and all my old friends from the military tell me I'm literally exactly the same person that I was that they knew close to 12 years ago. to me and in my mind it seems like that was literally maybe last month or last week or something. have all the benefits of joining the military? The best part and the best benefit I got was all my lifelong friends that I got wow in. That's probably the greatest benefit I ever got from the military.

[@QuadropheniacTed]

I'm exactly the same way. It's kind of scary.

[@SamO4rmWestHtwn]

I’m AD. Hit my temple on a black hawk in OFS19, lost consciousness. Got back to stateside and told my PCMs that I had a TBI and that’s when my headaches started. It’s in my STRs. Now I have MH diagnosis stemming from non combat stresses. How likely am I to receive separate ratings for TBI and Headache/Migraines when I file my BDD claim.

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

Migraines are rated seperate from TBI or secondary to TBI, or separate from TBI depending on medical evidence. For instance STR shows historical evidence of migraines prior to TBI. If psychological evaluation states “at least as likely as not “ migraines are associated with non combat stressor then yes it would be separate from TBI. VA does often lump them together, requiring an appeal. My advice would be to file HLR with evidence of separation first. If that fails go BVA. If evidence is new may I suggest a supplemental claim with said new evidence

[@bryanraisor8893]

Will be rated together because migraines are a symptom.

[@anthonyperry5554]

My Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Diagnosis Claim is honorable discharged service connected permanent and total rated 100% disabled veteran

[@ronniegray437]

Question, I keep hearing about a net worth cap, can you explain that more.

[@AllanMorga-kd8ew]

When I had a stroke & craniotomy from blood clots Will that constitute a TBI?

[@kirkmoody6109]

I have a tbi service connected, but I receive no individual rating for it. It is lumped together with my mental health I was never tested for it in a cmp other than I do have it and I have nexus for it I have symptoms from all 3 categories. It was noncombat related but it was violent.

[@ronnalwomack6910]

What if you breathed in fuel oil spills in navy ship and had to work in small ventilated space with fuel oil soaked in floor tiles for over 4 to 6 months on Uss Gettyeburg (CG 64) from Mayport, Florida.

[@robrobinson954]

Rated 100% today they took it back to 2010 for TBI that had been remanded several times. I need help with a lot of things and forget stuff all the time. They did not award smc T. Can you help me?

[@brucejoshua21]

I don’t understand the VA. I was diagnosed with TBI about it was combined with my PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc… they also diagnosed me with Major Neurological Disorder. But I wasn’t given SMC R or T even with “late stage dementia”. Which I don’t think is right. The problem is that I had cancer, exposed to toxic chemicals, a TBI and PTSD which all can cause major nuerocognitive disorder.

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

Hill and Pontin could have a unique opportunity herein! Experienced "TWO SEVERE TBI's" Before Age of Ten!! YET, was Both Drafted by S.S. In August of 1966 and Inducted by Voluntary Enlistment (at 20 Without Any Adult Rep!) and Contracted as a Disabled without counsel in 1966! Until U.D. in May of 1970 and Denied benefits in 1976; Albeit Extended Medical in 2006 after residuals of Service Connected! CURRENTLY in Appeal back at BVA Pending Finality in Their "Errored" Decision of ; 12\07\2022; Not a Decision albeit A " Remamded Decision". Later in 12\07\2023 Issued as (Flawed AI) Decision from Regional VA in Seattle!

[@josephklepper4800]

You missed the " Motor " Residual.................

[@davidgolden9914]

Can the C&P examiner diagnose you for TBI? I don't have a diagnosis for TBI. I was encouraged by the VA Rater to put in a claim for TBI. I was hit over the head and robbed at gunpoint.This is in my service records.The rater was evaluating my claim for fatigue syndrome, migraines, vertigo, dizziness, and PTSD. I was notified today that I would be scheduled for a C&P soon. The VA rater has actually deferred all my claims except for PTSD which they did increase to 50%. These were supplemental claims.

[@TimetobeHealthyHappy]

C&P examiner diagnose you for TBI ? I went to a C&P examiner an She tried to put Me on an Anti Psychotic an saw TBI removed from Medical Records an told You don't have TBI You have CTE .

[@marcussmith1885]

I had a vehicle accident while in the Army( basic training) with a loss of consciousness. I did not suffer visual injuries but I definitely had mental and physical that at the time I kept quiet about because I didn't want to appear weak and have to repeat the training cycle again. My headaches and joint pain in my legs and arms started to the point I failed my PT test given shortly after the accident. I have issues concentrating and completing tasks today. How is it possible to service connect the accident to today, without medical evidence for treatment for the accident I have the incident reports that prove the accident took place?

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

Can you get a record of the vehicle accident for evidence. Even if this was on base and PMO was involved there may be a record. You may want to file a compensation claim and put VA to task with verification of accident. The VA C&P doc may take your testimony as evidence too.

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

Sorry I see you have the incident report. Marcus, that is your nexus! Take it to your C&P exam brother!

[@marcussmith1885]

@@metalarteestsliger9321 Thanks so much!!

[@marcussmith1885]

@@metalarteestsliger9321 I was a MP so the investigation was all in house/I have the report from the company commander and the senior Drill Sargent. The accident is clearly documented as it happened.

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

@@marcussmith1885 welcome brother! If possible get “buddy statements” from those around you the witnessed the mental and physical changes after the accident. Even statements from family members who may have talked on the phone with you about your issues following the accident… honestly the buddy statements become evidence more-so for any needed appeal. Keep fighting brother, don’t quit and keep your claim alive

[@TroutandTacos]

Thank you for doing this vid. I have TBI and PTSD. The VA lumped my TBI rating(40) into my PTSD rating. How can I get these into two different ratings? They have different codes. TBIs were not a thing back in the 90s.

[@toddwyndham7009]

Not surprising, anything they can do to keep the rating as low as they can. We have to remember they are continually looking for medical evidence to lower veterans ratings. That’s why I’ve been to scared to file a new or increased % claim for fear of being reduced from the 80% I have. Be careful and good luck 🍀

[@LawDogg01]

I thought they lumped my TBI and PTSD too. Then I requested my c-file received it and they were not lumped together like e-benefits was stating. Still rated separately but on the ptsd side it stated with TBI residuals. Which is a possible good thing if they change the rules for ptsd.

[@Kuwaitin08]

So when they rate 1, 2, or 3 on each of the four things, how is the total determined? Lets say the first is 40%, the second is 10%, the third is 40% and the last is 40%. Is it determined using VA math?

[@mackenziedog1872]

"I could go on forever") re domestic violence my father bashed our heads. Age 11 he knocked me out. I recognised that as TBI when another pillar of the community gave me SEVERE TBI but the Baptist minister mad doctor born in a Chinese prison... Oh, now we have WW111 from "missionaries and opium" Church of England v the Church of Rome and you both look great when you smile) I could go on forever too)))❤

[@robertthompson8723]

I have a smc l rating but I have 50% miagrines and 40% tbi rating after sould I have been automatically move up to a smc t rating

[@SpaceRanger187]

What was your tbi screening like?

[@robertthompson8723]

@@SpaceRanger187 they add it to the ptsd but the rating didn't go up or they didn't move me to a t rating

[@anthonyperry5554]

I want you to help assist with writing and editing claims deserved and earned to have qualified benefits approved for a honorable discharged service connected permanent and total 100% disabled veteran

[@BA-pz3lo]

ive been in the army for 13 years so far. im still in the army right now im going to appointments that i should have made a long time ago. when i was younger i never made appointments or went to sick call when i was injured because i didn’t want to look weak. very stupid i know. now that im older i realize how stupid i was. anyway im at 13 years right now if i go the full 20 then i can get my pension and a va disability check right? what if i get a new job as a truck driver after the army? will they cancel my va disability check because im now working? because obviously im not disabled if im working at a new job. because i would like to get 3 separate payments 1. my pension for serving 20 years. 2. my va disability payment. and 3. my payment for my new job as a truck driver or mechanic. is this possible?

[@LawDogg01]

Yes you can do all 3. But you have to get a rating of 40% or more to get separate pension and disability compensation. You can work also. Only TDIU has a work and salary restrictions. I suggest reading the 38 CFR top to bottom many times to learn the process. For additional information watch here, combat Craig, and Dwayne Kimble leave no vet behind.

[@SpaceRanger187]

make sure they put down what your complaining about.. you can go every day for migraines and them not logg it.get copies of your medical records and file your claim before you get out..and don't tell anyone what your doing..U know the deal, takes one cry baby to start fuking your shit up, thats all you need is an early discharge over something dumb. then again today they will kick you out over using the wrong pronoun...good luck

[@BA-pz3lo]

@@SpaceRanger187 omg thats what happened to me the other day. i went in for migraines. i told the doc all my symptoms and he gave me some medicine but it doesn’t say migraines anywhere it just says “headaches”

[@BearInThePhillipines]

January 2022 just had C&P with Optum Los Angeles (former LHI) The doctor was cold as ice personality. Zero kindness or compassion. Dident want to listen to a word I said. Dident seem to care.

[@alexpho]

I am exactly in this TBI situation. Currently I am rated 100% for TBI from an IED in Iraq, plus other disabilities. I am on the lower tier SMC, however I applied for SMC-T. My mom is also my Caregiver and she is in the VA program too. My claim was denied and also denied again on the higher level review, it is currently in line at the BVA. The reason for denials were the same, that my mom was NOT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. But it dies not say that in the cretiera, " Regualr A&A ". So what is it?? Thanks

[@Black84Beard]

100% TBI alone or combined with PTSD?

[@alexpho]

100% TBI alone and others disabilities combined for another 100%. Why?

[@Black84Beard]

@@alexpho so you don't have any mental disability rating with the VA? Are you sure?🤔

[@Black84Beard]

What years were you in the military? Where did you deploy to?

[@alexpho]

100% for TBi with PTSD .

[@bernardmarshall8237]

Can you be rated on TBI by itself if you are already at 100%. Also is TBI a separate paid benefit. I am diagnosed as moderate and don't receive anything from it. I'm a GA. Vet. ...

[@brucejoshua21]

They combined my TBI with my PTSD and then added Major Neurocognitive Disorder but wasn’t given R1 or T. I would think that dementia would come with the higher SMC. All of my mental disorders are 100% except the TBI which was 40% before they combined it.

[@jbirchmusic]

Zero on everything.

[@xxheadshotxx5562]

SMC-T literally just if you got a stroke they are going to approve it!

[@Black84Beard]

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