American Academy of Neurology Feb 11 2026 Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work disability up to five years later, according to a study published February 11, 2026, in  Neurology ® , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove cause and effect, it only shows an association. "Traumatic brain injury can result in disability that may make it difficult to return to work, yet being