Veteran who survived missile strike says field screenings ‘easily miss’ TBIs

A retired Army lieutenant colonel shared his concerns about diagnosing traumatic brain injuries in combat scenarios. He believes that the standard test for such injuries is not practical in certain environments. The test, which is a checklist of symptoms, can be time-consuming and may not accurately identify injuries.

The lieutenant colonel's comments come from his experience surviving a missile strike in Iraq in 2020. He noted that many injuries went undiagnosed for days or even weeks after the incident. Further details about his experience and concerns are available from the source.