A review of U.S. military traumatic brain injury studies: Trends, gaps, and opportunities

Abstract: In this scoping review of military service–related traumatic brain injury (TBI) studies, authors map the progress of TBI research from January 2015 through June 2025 …

History of clinical services, medical training, and research for spinal cord injuries and disorders in the United States Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: As of August 2025, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) system of care provides state-of-the-art specialty medical care for …

Veterans Affairs research under threat

Abstract: In the torrent of hasty and ill-informed actions threatening crucial research across the federal government, headlines have focused on the potentially devastating effects …

Understanding Low Survey Response Rates Among Young U.S. Military Personnel

Because both scholars and policymakers draw from military personnel survey results, survey participants need to be representative of the population. This research examined response …

The epilepsy centers of excellence at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE) was established in 2008 to provide specialized care for veterans with …

Summary and roadmap of breast cancer research in the Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Women are the largest growing population of Veterans within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System. Among women Veterans, breast cancer is the …

Osteoarthritis in the UK Armed Forces: a review of its impact, treatment and future research

Abstract: Within the UK Armed Forces, musculoskeletal injuries account for over half of all medical downgrades and discharges. Data from other Armed Forces show that osteoarthritis …

History of tinnitus research at the VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), 1997–2021: Studies and key findings

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research & Development (RR&D) National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) was first funded by the RR&D Service …

Veterans Health Administration research in aging: opportunities for high impact across the academic career

Abstract: This commentary discusses the role of the Veterans Health Administration in researching aging and best practices in the care of older adults.

JSP 536 Governance of Research Involving Human Participants Part 1

Summary: SP 536 is intended as a publication which details the procedures required for the assessment, review and approval of research involving human participants. It is designed …

Improving Research and Initiatives to Support Veterans and their Families

Abstract: This highlight article discusses that people join the armed forces for a multidure of reasons and discusses how best to support the varied group of Veterans and their …