Hidden Brain Injuries

I’m writing in response to your recent article on hidden brain injuries (“Something’s wrong with my head,” September/ October 2025). Just because no one understood what was causing these issues in the past does not make the claim of injury untrue. This is called a medical discovery. I certainly never considered this possibility (and I have never been a Navy special ops person). However, when presented with the facts, relative to exposure, repetitive impact, etc., the possibility makes perfect sense. In the absence of an alternative explanation, this diagnosis seems absolutely plausible.

Joe Lolley, Hagerstown, Maryland

This needs immediate, deep attention. My dad sustained a shattered forehead and traumatic brain injury during tank combat in World War II. I watched him deteriorate until he died when I was 10. Our warriors need the best we can give them.

Chris Z., Chicago, Illinois

 

Hidden Brain Injuries

I’m writing in response to your recent article on hidden brain injuries (“Something’s wrong with my head,” September/ October 2025). Just because no one understood what was causing these issues in the past does not make the claim of injury untrue. This is called a medical discovery. I certainly never considered this possibility (and I have never been a Navy special ops person). However, when presented with the facts, relative to exposure, repetitive impact, etc., the possibility makes perfect sense. In the absence of an alternative explanation, this diagnosis seems absolutely plausible.

Joe Lolley, Hagerstown, Maryland

This needs immediate, deep attention. My dad sustained a shattered forehead and traumatic brain injury during tank combat in World War II. I watched him deteriorate until he died when I was 10. Our warriors need the best we can give them.

Chris Z., Chicago, Illinois