VA Missed Follow-Up Evaluations for 142,000 Post-9/11 Veterans Who Screened Positive for Possible TBI

A report highlighted that the VA did not complete required follow-up evaluations for about 142,000 post-9/11 veterans who screened positive for possible traumatic brain injury. The gap could affect veterans’ access to appropriate care and documentation, with potential downstream impacts for those working in the cleared workforce.