The findings underscore the urgency for more research into diagnosing and treating the spectrum of brain injuries servicemembers experience, from blunt force to blast waves.
Whether in sports, the military or civilian life, too many lives have been shattered by the consequences of brain injury and mental health conditions left unaddressed.
Because so many veterans already are isolated or on the brink of isolation, that dramatically heightens the importance of interactions with the sprawling and often bureaucratic VA network.
Prioritizing an effective electronic health records system is central to protecting veterans and ensuring they receive the care they have earned.
The advent of a new medical records-keeping system for veterans might sound like a minor, logistical turn of the screw. Far from it. It will change lives and it could save many.
