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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What is a TBI?
A TBI is a disruption in the normal function of the brain, resulting from a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury. Veterans and military servicemembers are at a heightened risk of TBI’s given their exposure to explosions during combat or training exercises. A person with a TBI may experience a change in consciousness ranging from momentary disorientation to a coma.
What are the symptoms of TBI?
While the symptoms of TBI can vary greatly, some of the most common symptoms include:
- Feeling disoriented or confused
- Loss of consciousness ranging from a few seconds to hours
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Difficulty speaking
- Blurred vision
- Light and sound sensitivity
- Difficulty remembering or concentrating
- Changes in mood
- Feeling depressed or anxious
- Persistent headache
- Agitation, combativeness, or other unusual behavior
- Slurred speech
What is required to obtain service-connection for TBI?
Eligibility for disability benefits based on a service-related TBI requires obtaining: (1) a TBI diagnosis, and (2) a C&P examination.
The VA will presume service connection for five diseases if they occurred following a service-connected TBI. A veteran with a TBI and diagnosed with the following conditions may have an easier time receiving VA disability compensation:
- Parkinson’s disease
- Seizures
- Certain types of dementia
- Depression
- Hormone Deficiency
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