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BU study finds advanced CTE cases often miss NFL concussion settlement compensation

A Boston University study of 33 former NFL players diagnosed postmortem with advanced CTE found they often showed cognitive impairment in life but still received the lowest impairment rating under the NFL Concussion Settlement’s baseline assessment, suggesting the program’s criteria miss cases linked to confirmed CTE and may deny compensation; the study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlights a need to reassess diagnostic criteria as the settlement has paid about $1.7 billion through August 2026.

via USA Today|

#autopsy #cognitive-impairment #concussion-settlement

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"The NFL's Failure to Support Brain Trauma Victims: Unfulfilled Promises and Lingering Tension"

The NFL's concussion settlement has come under fire for denying over 1,100 player dementia claims, with allegations of intentionally delaying and denying compensation. The league's stringent criteria for diagnosing dementia has led to rejected claims, despite cognitive decline shown in test scores. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's deposition revealed a lack of accountability, with the league facing criticism for not adequately addressing the long-term health impacts on players. Calls for reform include reopening the settlement and providing lifetime health coverage for players.

via The Washington Post|

#concussion-settlement #cte #medical-compensation

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"Unfulfilled Promises: NFL's Ongoing Tension Over Concussion Settlement"

A Washington Post investigation found that the NFL concussion settlement, hailed as a landmark deal, has failed to deliver on its promises to provide payouts and medical care to former players suffering from dementia and CTE. The settlement's strict guidelines and administrative breakdowns have led to hundreds of players being denied benefits, even after being diagnosed with dementia or related brain diseases. The NFL has paid out nearly $1.2 billion to some former players, but the settlement has denied nearly 1,100 dementia claims, potentially saving the league hundreds of millions of dollars. The settlement's definition for dementia requires more impairment than the standard definition used in the United States, and the NFL's network of settlement doctors has been plagued by systemic administrative issues. The NFL and the top lawyer for the players have asked to replace the company managing the league's network of doctors, but the NFL has declined to make any league executive available for an interview.

via The Washington Post|

#concussion-settlement #cte #dementia