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This whistleblower called out VA about counselor burnout
Ted Blickwedel confronted VA leadership about its treatment of counselors and decreased care for veterans. Then he wrote a book about it.
By Todd South
Latest "Traumatic brain injury" stories
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Outrage over NFL brain injuries; silence over military brain injuries
The NFL is doing the right thing on concussions. The Department of Defense lacks the urgency and a similar aggressive approach.
By Frank Larkin
American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria
The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.
Brain disease affecting pro football players appears to be rare in the military, study suggests
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linked to contact sports like football and boxing, is "uncommon" in the brains of deceased service members, according to a new study.
By Karen Jowers
Study finds possible link between blast exposure and Alzheimer’s disease
Early detection and treatment of blast-induced brain deterioration could reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life
By Todd South
FDA approves Army-developed battlefield TBI blood test
The test detects two proteins present after TBI occurs.
By Todd South