Traumatic Brain Injury Can Cause Premature Death

An interesting news report from ABC News examines the link between traumatic brain injury and premature death .Can Brain Iinjury Lead To Death Years Later? 

It is important to realize that the impact of a traumatic brain injury may have long term consequences including premature death. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) for to many years has been overlooked as a source of long term disability and premature death.  The investigation and the studies cited in the news report have serious implications for the many service members returning from oversees with brain damage.  This signature wound may be a cause of premature death.  Who would argue that these service connected deaths are not entitled to proper compensation?