How he did it: New York Times reporter exposes devastating impact of chronic low-level head trauma in the military

How he did it: New York Times reporter exposes devastating impact of chronic low-level head trauma in the military

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Military service members exposed to chronic low-level shocks to the head, such as jolts from maneuvering a fighter jet, blasts from firing weapons like heavy mortars, or crashing through the surf in a speedboat, are at risk of experiencing debilitating mental health symptoms stemming from the accumulation of microscopic damage to their brains, Dave Philipps reports in his 2024 investigative series in The Ne…

A post-mortem showed his veteran son had scarring on his brain. Now the grieving father is fighting for change.

Frank Larkin suspected his son's military service led to his death. He's fighting for answers and change since his son's suicide.

Father wants answers on potential brain injuries, military suicides

Father wants answers on potential brain injuries, military suicides Frank Larkin, a former Navy SEAL, is seeking answers about the risks of brain injuries among veterans after his son Ryan Larkin, a Navy SEAL himself, took his own life. Larkin joined CBS News' Errol Barnett to break down his quest for more details on his son's health conditions. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is avail…