Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC)

DVBIC was founded in 1992, largely in response to the first Persian Gulf War, under the name Defense and Veterans Head Injury Program. At that time, its goal was to integrate specialized TBI care, research and education across military and veteran medical care systems. DVBIC now supports a network of 22 sites, operating out of 18 military treatment facilities and five Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. The specific activities vary at each site and can include conducting research; providing clinical support and care to service members; assisting service members, veterans and their families locate support services; conducting educational and outreach activities; and assessing TBI injury data.