All Injured War Vest to be Tested for TBI's
The US Department of Veteran affairs has been a long recognized leader in treating brain injuries in the past, but recently the VA has been faced with a great deal of criticism. The Washington Post released a 2-part series revealing the poor conditions of Walter Reed, and Bob Woodrow released a book and a documentary criticizing the medical care received by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Amid this sea of criticism, the Department of Veteran Affairs announced that all Iraq and Afghanistan vets who seek medical care will now be screened for traumatic brain injuries (TBI's). The VA made the announcement yesterday and say the mandatory checks will begin this spring.
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