Leave Forms. Fact Sheets. The fact sheets below provide information on various topics concerning leave administration for Federal employees covered under title 5 of the United States Code and title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The title 5 statutes regarding leave administration can be found in 5 U.S.C chapter 63, Leave.
What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI?) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a person and his or her family can be devastating. The purpose of this site is to educate and empower caregivers and survivors of traumatic brain injuries. This site aims to ease the transition from shock and despair at the time of a brain injury to coping and problem solving.
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide For Patients Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma, such as a blow or jolt to the head, causes damage to the brain. Such injuries can result in impaired physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Approximately 1.4 million individuals sustain a TBI each year in the United States. In times of combat, 14-20% of surviving casualties suffer a TBI. The number of TBIs resulting from recent combat in Iraq and Afghanistan is so large that TBI has been called the âsignature woundâ of the OEF and OIF conflicts. What causes TBI?