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Neurological Screening & Veteran Brain Health
My Safe Pass (MSP)
Not every service-related injury is visible. And not every neurological impact shows up right away, which is why early detection can change a veteran's future.
MSP is a rapid, low-cost disease and health disorder symptoms screener that tests for Olfactory Scent losses, which are known symptoms of many hidden disorders.
The Challenge: Neurological Health After Military Service
Veterans face increased risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related neurological challenges due to military training incidents, blast exposure, and impact events. Mild TBI injuries can be especially difficult to recognize—yet they can still affect attention, sleep, mood, memory, and overall quality of life.
VCG Solutions supports efforts that promote early awareness, evidence-based screening education, and stronger pathways to care, so veterans and their families can take action sooner.
Many service-related brain injuries are classified as mild, but the long-term impact can be serious when concerns go unrecognized or unaddressed.
Common challenges include:
- Symptoms that are subtle, delayed, or hard to self-identify
- Underreporting due to mission demands, culture, or uncertainty
- Barriers to comprehensive evaluation outside clinical settings
- Increased risk when a second injury happens before the first has healed
Early awareness and screening education can help veterans and care teams identify when follow-up may be needed, ultimately supporting healthier outcomes over time and reducing the long-term burdens for them and their families.
The Insight to Why & How
Smell Matters: A Validated Early Indicator
Neurological research has shown that changes in smell sensitivity (olfactory function) can be an early signal of neurological disruption, including concussion and mild TBI.
Why this is important:
- The olfactory system has direct connections to the brain
- It can be affected early, sometimes before more obvious symptoms appear
- Smell-based screening can provide an objective signal that does not rely on self-reporting alone
This doesn’t replace medical care. It supports awareness and helps guide whether additional clinical evaluation may be appropriate.
Standardized Screening
As high-level view of rapid neurological screening, these olfactory screening approaches are designed to be simple and non-invasive:
- A standardized scent-based assessment evaluates smell sensitivity
- Responses are reviewed using validated indicators
- Results help determine whether follow-up evaluation may be appropriate
- Screening can typically be completed in about a minute
This type of screening is intended to support, not replace, medical diagnosis and care. It works as:
- A brief scent-based assessment that evaluates smell sensitivity
- Results that provide immediate insight into possible concern
- A test that is fast and non-invasive, designed to support next-step decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Smell-based screening is a screening and awareness tool, not a diagnosis.
Veterans with a history of blast exposure, head impacts, training incidents, or unexplained cognitive/sensory changes may benefit from learning about early screening options.
No. Screening tools are designed to complement clinical care, not replace medical professionals or VA services.
No. Olfactory screening approaches are generally non-invasive and do not involve imaging, needles, or medication.
Because olfactory pathways are closely connected to the brain and can reflect neurological change early.
Promoting Education, Advocacy & Connection
Serving Our Veterans
VCG Solutions does not diagnose or treat. Our role is to support veterans by:
- Promoting awareness of service-related neurological health risks
- Highlighting evidence-based innovations that may benefit veteran communities
- Helping connect veterans and organizations to appropriate resources and next steps
Veteran-focused Benefits Community Impact
Early screening awareness can support:
- Earlier referral to VA or specialty care when appropriate
- Community-based outreach and wellness initiatives
- Long-term monitoring for veterans with prior blast or impact exposure
- Education and prevention efforts focused on brain health
Committed to Veterans, Dedicated to Outcomes
If you are a veteran, provider, or organization interested in learning more about neurological health resources, screening education, or partnership opportunities, VCG can help guide the conversation.
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