Do Soldiers Who Receive A Concussion In Combat Deserve A Purple Heart?

Purple Hearts Elusive For Traumatic Brain Injuries -- NPR

The U.S. Army honors soldiers wounded or killed in combat with the Purple Heart, a powerful symbol designed to recognize their sacrifice and service.

Yet Army commanders have routinely denied Purple Hearts to soldiers who have sustained concussions in Iraq, despite regulations that make such wounds eligible for the medal, an investigation by NPR and ProPublica has found.

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My Comment: In my book, severe concussions fall under the category of severe combat injury .... and yes .... these wounded soldiers deserve the Purple Heart.