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New Database Could Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury

According to a report in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a new central database could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). When you've suffered a severe injury or illness and it has caused you to be unable to work, then you could qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits.

The new database, the Federal Interagency Traumatic Brain Injury Research (FITBIR), is designed to speed up the process in determining which types of research on diagnosis and treatment has been the most effective.

Benefits of New Central Database on TBI

The new database will allow for comparisons of studies and a way to link any databases with information on TBI. 

• classifications on types of TBI;
• improved evidence-based guidelines on treatment;
• targeted studies;
• better understanding of how factors, like gender and age, impact TBI and recovery; and
• enhanced criteria for diagnosing mild head injuries, such as concussions.

According to the NIH, approximately 1.7 million people in the U.S. suffer a TBI each year. The ability to effectively treat this condition is hampered with so many different options out there; however, this database will create a way to find better results in a shorter amount of time.

If you have questions on eligibility for disability benefits, speak to a Broward County Social Security disability lawyer for help with your case.

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits.

When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.