Each local facility takes an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to brain injury evaluations. Individuals evaluated at a DVBIC site receive a comprehensive assessment that may include any of the following examinations:
- Neuroimaging
- Neurological
- Neuropsychological (including comprehensive neuropsychological testing)
- Laboratory (blood work)
- Psychiatric
- Psychological Health
- Psychosocial
- Vestibular
- Visual/Audiological (including formal audiometry)
- Electroencephalographic (EEG)
Additionally, people admitted to inpatient TBI rehabilitation programs at a VA site receive:
- Physiatric assessment
- Occupational Therapy
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Cognitive Therapy
- Psychology
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Other rehabilitative therapies as indicated
Other evaluations (i.e. neuro-ophthalmology, dental, ear/nose/throat [ENT], vestibular [balance] testing and treatment, psychiatry etc.) may be obtained if a need for these services is identified. Treatment is based on individual goals in an multi-disciplinary team setting. Persons who require community re-entry rehabilitation in a residential setting can receive it at our civilian partner sites: DVBIC-Charlottesville Rehabilitation Programs in Charlottesville, VA and DVBIC-Johnstown Rehabilitation Programs in Johnstown, PA.