What gaps exist for Veterans with brain injuries in terms of care and programs?

For the Army, nowadays when units deploy/mob, they are supposed to get a Pre and Post deployment test via computer. It's a reactionary/memory test. That can be used to indicate possible TBI/concussions.

That said, while the tools are there, some of the biggest gaps are the SMs themselves as they may not want to get evaluated over fear of being medically removed from the miliary...or not wanting the stigma of being grouped in with other SMs that suffered TBI.

I used an app called constant contact which went from very basic knowledge to today when I able to put my thoughts into words. I sometimes think I should have a hat made with TBI embroidered on it. People may “Look fine” but their words come out wrong. Others are frustrated because we realize things have changed but not everyone has the patience to help with rehab, Music connects past the damage. The speak to write maybe difficult to use with a brain injury. Perhaps an iPad designed with pictures. Food, tired, thirsty, happy, sad, lost?

Often people wth TBI that I have met have a disconnect with emotional control. Think of an angry outburst that comes out of the blue. The power to not explode might be beyond the persons capacity

Many with TBI are going to be future patients with Parkinson's and/or dementia...are we tracking these people?
BTW, an fMRI is a better diagnostic for TBI than many of the methods currently used.