Many American soldiers who fought in Iraq suffered from either Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many of the those diagnosed with TBI were close to large explosions or to Improvised Explosive Devices, or IEDs. Basically, a TBI can be compared to a concussion, and like a concussion, it is sometimes difficult to diagnose.
Over 30 soldiers were diagnosed with TBI after the Iranian missile attack. Some have gotten better and have returned to active duty. Some have gotten worse and are being treated in Germany and in the U.S.
Trump said the injuries were not serious and used the word “headaches” in discussing the injuries. Evidently TBI is not as serious as bone spurs.
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