TBI & Purple Heart

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April 04, 2011

There are two important points here:  (1) you are entitled to a Purple Heart if you suffered a TBI as a result of enemy action and (2) because Purple Heart status entitles you to special treatment by VA, it is important to receive the Purple Heart.  Military Uniform Regulations currently call for awarding Purple Heart medals for “concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy-generated explosions”.  At the start of these wars, a decade ago, confusion existed about TBI and Purple Hearts but DOD has made it clear that TBI’s are eligible.

Full Article: USAToday

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