VA Expands Benefits for Vets with Traumatic Brain Injuries

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that a number of conditions associated with traumatic brain injuries will be eligible for expanded benefits, including Parkinson's disease, unprovoked seizures, some dementias, depression and hormone deficiency diseases related to several glands. The new proposal could open the door for thousands of veterans to file treatment claims with the Veterans Benefits Administration.

There are some restrictions to the additional benefits. Veterans who suffer from Parkinson's, unprovoked seizures, dementias and hormone deficiency diseases will only qualify for additional benefits if their traumatic brain injuries are diagnosed as moderate or severe (only about one-fifth of the injuries are diagnosed at those levels). The proposal also puts time limits on claims related to dementia, hormone deficiency and depression.

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