Does a Veteran injured with a brain injury from a road side bomb deserve a Purple Heart?

PH is something that is somewhat of a sensitive topic for me. Because I have seen many REMF and Fobbits wear them after deployment - perhaps very well deserved, while small units like the one I was in have many that should have received one, but we were so under-strength that no papers were ever filled out for most injuries. We couldn't see a doc, and we sure wasn't gonna travel to see one. We were on our own. Holding down the fort. Injured or not.

But to the topic - yes, of course someone should be able to receive a PH for a blast.

We all sign knowing what the possibilities are. But my deepest condolences for your son

I understand your pain. But be Happy your son is alive. Why cause all the havoc for an award? Be blessed you can still see your son. I know several men and women who are blessed to be alive and the awards matter nothing to them

YES YES and YES and MORE YES

Yes, and furthermore, it will affect him more than most bullet wounds.

By regulation he is entitled.

This is the responsibility of the unit he was in. You may want to contact DIAG. If that don't work try congressman /senators.

YES

Wow... have to be sensitive in answering a question like this. First of all, my deepest gratitude to your son's service and for the sacrifice he has given for our country. I do not know how it is determined for a case such as your son's - whether the soldiers involved in that situation / war zone are deserving of a Purple Heart. I know it has to be recommended by his senior NCO's and approved by his unit commanders - and I am sure all the way up to Congress / The White House. It is a harsh reality though, that not all injured combatants will be deemed as qualified to receive the medal. Many times, an evaluation may show that he or she will get an award, but not necessarily the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor. Whatever the outcome of your endeavors, please do not be disappointed should you get less than what you expect he deserves. Please know that they are not discounting your son's contributions for this war, or the sacrifice of the injuries he sustained. You must know that the people that review these recommendations see so many come through - and they have to pick the most heroic actions given and portrayed at that time, in the battlefield. It is an arduous road you'll embark on to make this request - and I wish you well on your journey for the Purple Heart for your son.

yes