Metoo Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I have a TBI rating of 10% amongst other things. I know that a while ago the military started granting Purple Hearts for a TBI injury. Has anyone been sucessful in getting the Purple Heart Award for TBI? I'm currious about the process. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Philip Rogers Posted September 3, 2014 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 3, 2014 I don't see it happening, anymore than awarding a PH for PTSD. (jmo) I believe one of the requirements is that you shed blood. Good luck, tho! pr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ascomdepot68 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Got this off the net. Reading the entire entry this injury must be caused by "enemy action" ie you don't get one if our own ammo dump blew up of its own accord. PTSD is specifically excluded from being an injury for award of PH. Hope that helps. (4) Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows: (a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action. (b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap. © Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological or nuclear agent. (d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire. (e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions. Added link later:The text has been cut and pasted for ease of reading & applicability. To see the text in full from AR 600-8-22, 25 February 1995 and Public Law 104-106 - Feb. 10, 1996 visit http://www.usmcvta.org/pheart/phcriteria.htm Edited September 3, 2014 by Asomdepot68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Navy04 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 You brought up a point bud. I have TBI due to 6 Concussions from numerous IED, explosions etc. I did not receive a Purple Heart, then again I am not your typical Vet that wanted any of that stuff. It does get my brain going though. Good luck and keep us posted. 100% PTSD 100% Back 60% Bladder Issues 50% Migraines 30% Crohn's Disease 30% R Shoulder 20% Radiculopathy, Left lower 10% Radiculopathy, Right lower 10% L Knee 10% R Knee Surgery 2005&2007 10% Asthma 10% Tinnitus 10% Damage of Cranial Nerve II 10% Scars SMC S SMC K OEF/OIF VET 100% VA P&T, Post 911 Caregiver, SSDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 63SIERRA Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 soldiers should be honored for what theyve suffered/ I know when I see a purple heart license plate I tthink abt what the driver may have suffered and would surely stop to help if I saw that plate or any DV plate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 blahsaysme2u Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 was anyone able to get any info on this? has anyone here actually gone through the process? this is a thing now but i dont know what the process is or where to begine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted December 16, 2019 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 16, 2019 9 hours ago, blahsaysme2u said: was anyone able to get any info on this? has anyone here actually gone through the process? this is a thing now but i dont know what the process is or where to begine There is some general purple heart criteria on the posts from five years back, but each branch may have some different criteria in addition to what was posted. For example, for the Army I found the following from 2011:https://www.army.mil/article/60078/dod_issues_purple_heart_standards_for_brain_injury It refers you to the Army HR page, which I found PH in this search list:https://www.hrc.army.mil/search/purple heart criteria But the 11-125 directive is protected by login which I do not have: In the end, the very first link in the list contains current details of PH for Army service members. I extracted and underlined the parts about TBI and assume these are current. Please follow the link for more details. If you served in a different branch, you'll need to look up their criteria.https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Purple Heart Quote When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows: Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions Mild traumatic brain injury or concussive severe enough to cause either loss of consciousness or restriction from full duty due to persistent signs, symptoms, or clinical finding, or impaired brain functions for a period greater than 48 hours from the time of the concussive incident. Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows: Frostbite (excluding severe frostbite requiring hospitalization from 7 December 1941 to 22 August 1951). Trench foot or immersion foot. Heat stroke. Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents. Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy. Battle fatigue. Disease not directly caused by enemy agents. Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action. Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle and not involving gross negligence. Post traumatic stress disorders. Airborne (for example, parachute/jump) injuries not caused by enemy action. Hearing loss and tinnitus (for example: ringing in the ears). Mild traumatic brain injury or concussions that do not either result in loss of consciousness or restriction from full duty for a period greater than 48 hours due to persistent signs, symptoms, or physical findings of impaired brain function. Abrasions and lacerations (unless of a severity to be incapacitating). Bruises (unless caused by direct impact of the enemy weapon and severe enough to require treatment by a medical officer). Soft tissue injuries (for example, ligament, tendon or muscle strains, sprains, and so forth). First degree burns. blahsaysme2u and paulstrgn 2 "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have a TBI rating of 10% amongst other things. I know that a while ago the military started granting Purple Hearts for a TBI injury. Has anyone been sucessful in getting the Purple Heart Award for TBI? I'm currious about the process.
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There is some general purple heart criteria on the posts from five years back, but each branch may have some different criteria in addition to what was posted. For example, for the Army I found t
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Yeah, that's what makes this very interesting. I found this link which might offer you some direction: https://www.army.mil/article/60078/dod_issues_purple_heart_standards_for_brain_injury
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@blahsaysme2u lol, it took me a few minutes to locate that stuff. It could be related to how you are searching. I used google and did searches like this: "purple heart" retro "purple heart"
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