Military and Veterans with TBI

Brain injury has become the signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn more about military-specific brain injury statistics and mechanisms of injury.

Both TBI and PTSD are conditions that can be difficult to treat, especially when they co-occur. We've gathered information for you here to help you learn more about what exactly PTSD and TBI are, what happens when they co-occur, how they can impact lives and families, and what can be done to treat their effects.

Managing symptoms can be a daily challenge if you’re recovering from a brain injury.  Here are some ideas and best practices for coping with a wide range of symptoms—dizziness, sleep problems, headaches, hearing loss, blurred vision, memory issues, depression, and more.

Does the idea of transitioning from military life to the rigors of school or college seem overwhelming — especially with symptoms from a traumatic brain injury? We have gathered information and resources for you here to help you learn how to successfully enroll in or return to school or college.

Finding the perfect job is never easy, especially when you are moving from the military to the civilian world. Living with symptoms from a traumatic brain injury can add extra stress to that transition. We have gathered information and resources for you here to help you find and succeed in a job.

Are you caring for a service member or veteran who’s recovering from TBI or PTSD?  Caregivers play an indispensable role in helping injured veterans to recover more fully and to lead better lives.  But it’s also an incredibly demanding job.  We’ve gathered ideas and information for navigating this journey and finding support along the way

One of our main goals at BrainLine is to share first-person stories. We feature stories from people who have sustained a brain injury and who are now doing their best to put their lives back together. And we hear from caregivers who talk about their experiences as they take care of the person they love and try to find the best in every day.

Find local military brain injury and PTSD resources near you.