tbi

Hello all, Two timer of the TBI club - loss of consciousness on the second one. 10 year Army enlisted woman currently assigned to NCR and working a desk/computer reliant MOS. Post-second TBI, a laundry list of issues arose - but for this purpose, the migraines have been increasingly severe to...

As the title says, I am submitting to Code 13 in order to have my non-combat related condition on my medical retirement changed to combat related. I am a medically retired Marine. I was med boarded back in 2020-2021 and retired with 30% due to chronic migraines from TBIs sustained from IED...

I am being worked up for Narcolepsy currently and I have completed the blood work. HLA-DQA1*0102: Postive HLA-DQB1*0602: Postive The blood work confirms that I have the genetic markers. I haven’t had issues with narcolepsy till after my last deployment were I just felt fatigued all the time...

Hello, I have just started a podcast going over some basics and key takeaways from my journey 2 years ago. It’s on Spotify now Warrior Research Society and I have posted documents on Patreon.com/warriorresearchsociety The Patreon stuff is all public so it is free to copy and paste or read...

I have what seems to be a unique situation and I am unsure how to handle it. Any insight would be appreciated. I have a diagnosis for PTSD and TBI. I am also at 19 years and 1 month TIS. I underwent treatment for both that took nearly a year and eventually returned to duty this February...

USAF: The PEBLO called me yesterday and told me that my CC has requested I be switched to the LDES from IDES. I have two C&Ps left for the IDES - an optometrist and an appointment for a TBI and/or generalized seizure disorder evaluation. Can this switch actually happen without my consent? Is...

I was discharged from the Marine Corps for having a dissociative disorder following a traumatic head injury while in the military and during operational hours while on duty. Following the injury, I had whiteouts and blank spells where I did not know what I was doing during a period up to two...

Hello All. This is my first post so I’m sorry if I’m asking questions that have already been addressed in other threads. I started receiving treatment this past January which, ultimately, led me to a PTSD diagnoses. My new psychiatrist is suggesting that my symptoms may have originally started...

Good evening everyone, I’m currently in a situation and would like some guidance. I’m currently active duty in the Marine Corps. About a year ago, I was assaulted by a civilian which caused me to be life flighted and put into ICU for a week. I was diagnosed with a severe traumatic brain...

Hello all, I recently had my C&P for a TBI and I want to stay proactive and be prepared in case I do not agree with my NARSUM. My question is do migraines get added to the TBI percentage rating or do migraines get rated separately...

Hello, my name is Ryan and I am in the army. I hit my head on a jump a year ago and shit hit the fan. I was diagnosed with PCS (Post Concussion Syndrome) and Migranes. Also cognitive impairments such as memory loss and depression/anxiety as well as PTSD. They’re talking about sending me through...

I am posting this as a combination on my journey. Maybe it will help others find resources for their issues. I started with my MEB timeline from Fort Hood and then moved into my symtpoms and at the end I talk about a current treatment program I am trying that has worked for a LOT of Vets being...

Hello all, I have been seeing VA mental health providers for nearly 6mo, it has been about a year since the TBI I suffered. I was notified that I must go to a mental health evaluation on base (must be DoD) before a NARSUM can be written and before anyone can determine if I will go through a...

Happy New Year All - especially to anyone reading this from the Middle East. Quick background: Navy IDES but NARSUM not yet submitted. QTC Contractor - PhD - Did My TBI/Cognitive Dysfunction/Depression Exam using the Initial Post Traumatic Stress Disorder DBQ QTC Contractor -MD Neurologist -...

Hello I am an 11yr TSgt, I served 4yrs active duty in the AF and have been part time in the ANG since. I was in a car accident in December of last year and experienced a TBI. Since then I have routinely seen two neurologists, done physical therapy, cognitive rehab, psychiatrists etc. For the...

Currently I have 19 years and 4 months active duty time and am stationed in a WTU. I have been diagnosed with PTSD for 3 years. I have been on a profile for PTSD for 14 months now. I am here at the WTU for multiple medical conditions. I have recently taken the Daps test for PTSD and scored...

Hi Everyone, I’m going through the Navy/IDES process. MED Board done. C&Ps done. Im reading as much as I can on this Forum, but perhaps someone could offer some assistance on this question: I was PEB’d for: 1).Lower Back Pain, Degenerative Disk Disease, Lumbar Spondylosis 2).Chronic Headaches...

Does anyone know what a Interim Review Panel is for? I got a call saying that the Invisible Wounds Program reviewed my case and are sending a recommendation up to the informal board.

How does the VA and DOD rate migraines that are managed by medication? There is a difference in the frequency and intensity Pre medication treatment and post treatment. I began getting migraines after a mTBI and was getting an average of 2 attacks a week with an avg intensity of 9/10 over a...

I was separated from active duty in 1967 following an TBI. My rating was 10%. Over the years, my service-connected condition has worsened, resulting in an increased rating from the VA of 43%. My VSO has appealed this rating. I petitioned the Navy Personnel’s Assistant for BCNR Matters to...