Category Archives: Post Traumatic Stress
VA Signs Interagency Agreement With NIDRR-Funded TBI Model Systems
In an exciting development, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) recently signed an Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the NIDRR-funded Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data
Defense Secretary Gates Responds to Senators’ Letter on Cognitive Rehabilitation
United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has responded to the letter a group of Senators issued on August 4, 2008 calling on him to ensure official TRICARE coverage of cognitive rehabilitation. As you may recall, BIAA played a crucial
Head Injuries Increase After Motorcycle Helmet
Pennsylvania motorcyclists suffered large increases in head injury deaths and hospitalizations in the two years following the repeal of its motorcycle helmet law, according to a University of Pittsburgh study. Even after accounting for increases in motorcycle registrations that occurred
BIAA Representatives Attend Trauma Spectrum Disorders Conference
Multiple BIAA representatives attended this week a scientific conference titled, “Trauma Spectrum Disorders: The Role of Gender, Race & Other Socioeconomic Factors.”
BIAA Signs on To Coalition Letter Opposing Proposed Medicaid Outpatient Regulation
BIAA recently signed on to a coalition letter urging Congress to enact a moratorium on a regulation proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to restrict Medicaid reimbursement for outpatient services. This regulation is termed the “Medicaid
BIAA Again Urges Senators to Swiftly Pass the ADA Amendments Act
Once again, BIAA signed a coalition letter urging passage of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (H.R. 3195/S.3406). On August 8, 2008, BIAA joined a number of other groups in signing a letter which was distributed to Senators over the
BIAA Submits Comment Letter to the VA on Disability Ratings
Also this week, BIAA submitted a Comment Letter on a Proposed Rule by the Department of Veterans Affairs to overhaul the Schedule for Rating Disability when it comes to TBI. Although BIAA’s letter acknowledges that the Proposed Rule constitutes an
Mental Woes Linked to Head Trauma
New research suggests that hidden traumatic brain injuries can cause social or educational failure, such as alcoholism or homelessness. If broadly verified, the findings could have a significant impact in dealing with these difficulties. Read More: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120156672297223803.html?mod=hpp_us_pageone
Soldiers’ concussion symptoms tied to stress
Traumatic brain injury, often described as the “silent epidemic” of the Iraq war, may be less to blame for soldiers’ symptoms than doctors once thought, contends a provocative military study that suggests post-traumatic stress and depression often play a role.
Update on FY2008 Defense Authorization Bill Status
House Democratic leaders have scheduled an override vote on President Bush’s recent veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R. 1585) to take place when the House of Representatives returns to session on Tuesday, January 15.
