VA Disability Exam for TBI/Concussion

This is a quick video about what to expect during your compensation and disability exam for the VA.

1. Have a general idea of when your symptoms started. Some symptoms might appear as soon as you have the initial concussion. Other symptoms might take longer to appear. Also, be able to discuss if you had the symptoms before the concussion or not. For example, if you claim headaches, you need to be able to show that they increased as a result of a concussion .

2. Be able to discuss the severity of your symptoms in detail. If you claim memory loss from the concussion, give examples. (EX: I misplace my keys 3 times a week, I forget names at least once a week, I have forgotten to pay my insurance 3 months in a row) .

3. How many times a week are you affected by the symptom? What is the pain of the symptom on a scale from 1 to 10? Does this symptom interfere with your daily function? If you claim to have headaches, be able to show where they appear. What makes it worse, what makes it better, and what you do to treat it when it happens?