Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Concussion

The following professionals are considered qualified to evaluate and diagnose brain injuries:

  • Licensed neuropsychologist
  • Primary care physician
  • Physician (M.D.) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of TBI

Documentation from a current treating provider (as noted above) should be on letterhead, be signed and dated, and should include:

  • Information on the type of acquired/traumatic head injury
  • Information on cognitive ability including discussion of strengths and impact of condition(s) in the postsecondary environment
  • Information on speech, language and communication ability including discussion of strengths and weaknesses
  • Information on executive functioning including memory, concentration, attention and discussion of strengths and impact of condition(s) in the postsecondary environment
  • Information on academic achievement including reading, writing, math, oral language and discussion of strengths and impact of condition(s) in the postsecondary environment

In lieu of a report, your treatment provider can complete the disability verification form:  pdf format or Microsoft Word (.doc) format