The committee will provide an independant review of the process by which the VA assesses impairments for traumatic brain injury in individuals who submit claims to the VA Secretary for compensation for traumatic brain injury. Specifically to determine the adequacy of tools and protocols currently being used and which credentials are necessary for health care specialists and providers to perform such portions of examinations that relate to an assessment of all disabling effects. Additionally, the committee will make recommendations to improve the adjudication process of veterans' claims seeking entitlement to compensation for all impairments arising from traumatic brain injury.