Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is often referred to as the “signature wound of war,” reflecting its impact on many who have served. Service members may sustain a TBI through falls, motor vehicle accidents, assaults, or blast exposures. In some cases, the brain can be injured even without a direct blow to the head, as force to the body can still affect brain function.

For veterans, managing the effects of a brain injury while transitioning back to civilian life can be challenging. Symptoms are not always immediate, and some individuals may not recognize they have an injury until weeks or months after returning home.

TBI has been widely recognized as a defining injury of recent conflicts. If you experience a blast, vehicle crash, or any event that caused your head to be struck or jolted, you may have sustained a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Association of New York State is committed to raising awareness of combat-related brain injury and connecting veterans and their families to the support and resources they need.

If you or a family member was injured while in military service and you have questions about brain injury, please reach out today.