Exercise intolerance among active-duty service members with persistent symptoms related to mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: Exercise intolerance (EI) after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been explored in the acute phase of injury, but little is known about this disorder …

Factors contributing to performance validity test (PVT) and symptom validity test (SVT) performance in a Veteran TBI sample

Abstract:Objective: To examine the association between the validity cut scores of Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) (NIM5 >12, LOW6>13, Validity-10>22, NSI Total Score>58) …

Association of clinical TBI severity and military factors with Veteran TBI service-connected disability ratings and total compensation: A long-term impact of military brain injury consortium (LIMBIC) study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand how traumatic brain injury (TBI) clinical severity and military factors were associated with the likelihood of receiving a TBI service-connected …

Heart rate variability impairment during sleep in Veterans with rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, traumatic brain injury, and post‐traumatic stress disorder: An early potential window into autonomic dysfunction?

Abstract: Individuals with comorbid rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) and neurotrauma (NT; defined by traumatic brain injury and post‐traumatic stress …

Heart rate variability impairment during sleep in Veterans with rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder: An early potential window into autonomic dysfunction?

Abstract: Individuals with comorbid rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) and neurotrauma (NT; defined by traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress …

Racial/ethnic and geographic differences in traumatic brain injury (TBI) service-connected disability determination and monthly compensation among post-9/11 US Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans who incur a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during active duty service may be eligible to receive service-connected disability (SCD) compensation. This …

Long-term clinical outcomes associated with the Veterans Health Administration's traumatic brain injury and mental health screens

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Examine if the mandated Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury (TBI) screen is associated with long-term postconcussive symptoms as compared to how the …

Diagnosis of alcohol use disorder and deaths related to alcohol, drug overdose, or suicide among post-9/11 active duty service members and Veterans following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is known, but the extent of TBI's role in developing AUD remains unclear. …

Sex differences in early/unplanned separation among US service members with a history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence of early/unplanned (E/U) separations following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and assess whether sex impacts the hazard of …

Functional independence trajectories over 5 years in older Veterans with traumatic brain injury: A model systems study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Research on older adults who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has predominantly been on civilian, nonveteran populations. Military populations …

Hypopituitarism screening in patients with traumatic brain injury in the primary care setting at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant health issue among veterans and poses a substantial risk for pituitary injury. Consensus guidelines recommend …

Department of Defense military treatment facility and community care costs after traumatic brain injury in service members and Veterans treated in Veterans Affairs polytrauma rehabilitation centers: A VA TBI model systems study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To estimate cost models of military traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can provide evidence for future cost-effectiveness analyses highlighted as a gap in the …