The Department of Veterans Affairs officials say that all Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who are receiving veterans’ medical care will be screened for previously undetected traumatic brain injuries, beginning in the spring. A statement says that all 155 medical centers will participate in screening every patient who served in combat zones.
VA to Test All Combat Vets for Brain Injury

Brain injuries rapidly are becoming known as the signature wound of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Explosions and roadside bombs put troops at risk for brain injuries that are not immediately apparent and that can be difficult to diagnose. Mandatory training already has begun for all Virginia health care professionals in diagnosing traumatic brain injuries. Brain injury symptoms can range from headaches, irritability, and sleep disorders to memory problems and depression.
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Tags: Brain Injuries, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury

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