During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, many American soldiers have encountered improvised explosive devices that knocked them unconscious. As a result, experts say they could be left with lifelong problems – uncontrolled anger, frustration and in some cases criminal behavior. Here in Virginia, experts on brain injury are working to diagnose and treat victims – some already serving time in state prisons. Sandy Hausman has details.
Traumatic Brain Injury
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