New Traumatic Brain Injury Center Opens in Enterprise
Sep 21, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Joseph Campbell
New Traumatic Brain Injury Center Opens in Enterprise
A new Traumatic Brain Injury Center has opened in Enterprise, giving Wiregrass residents and veterans another local resource for screenings, referrals, peer support, and clinical services.
The center is located in a wing of the Enterprise Civic Center and is one of five new locations established across Alabama by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Enterprise was selected in part because of its proximity to Fort Rucker and the large veteran population in the surrounding area.
According to WTVY, more than 9,000 Alabamians visited emergency rooms with brain or spinal cord injuries in 2025. State rehabilitation officials also said previous programs did not always reach people whose injuries occurred years earlier, including veterans who later began experiencing or recognizing symptoms connected to a past brain injury.
The new center is intended to help close that gap by connecting survivors with screening, information, referrals, peer mentorship, and other services.
What the New TBI Center Could Mean for Enterprise
For Enterprise and the surrounding Wiregrass, the center creates a closer point of access for people who may still be dealing with the effects of a brain injury long after the initial event.
That may be especially meaningful for veterans and others whose symptoms were not fully understood or documented when the injury first occurred.
A TBI can affect memory, concentration, balance, communication, emotional regulation, and the ability to complete tasks consistently. When those limitations interfere with steady employment, questions about Social Security Disability eligibility may arise.
How Social Security Evaluates Traumatic Brain Injuries
The Social Security Administration specifically addresses traumatic brain injury under Listing 11.18 of its neurological disorders criteria.
SSA evaluates severe limitations involving motor function or a combination of physical and mental functioning. This can include problems with walking, balance, use of the upper extremities, understanding or remembering information, interacting with others, maintaining concentration, or adapting to changes.
In many cases, SSA considers medical evidence from at least three months after the injury when determining whether Listing 11.18 is met.
A person does not necessarily have to meet the listing exactly to qualify. Social Security may also consider whether the individual can perform past work or adjust to other work.
How We Can Help
Brock & Stout provides additional information about Social Security Disability claims involving traumatic brain injuries.
Our Enterprise Social Security Disability attorneys assist individuals with understanding the SSDI and SSI application and appeals process, including the role medical evidence and functional limitations may play in a claim.
Brock & Stout offers free consultations for individuals who would like to learn more about their Social Security Disability options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a traumatic brain injury qualify for Social Security Disability?
Potentially. A TBI may support a disability claim when medical evidence shows limitations severe enough to meet Social Security’s requirements and the claimant satisfies the program’s other eligibility criteria.
Does Social Security have a specific listing for traumatic brain injuries?
Yes. SSA evaluates traumatic brain injuries under Listing 11.18 of its neurological disorders criteria.
Does someone have to meet Listing 11.18 to qualify?
Not necessarily. Social Security may also evaluate whether the person can perform past work or adjust to other work. Specifically, the ability to understand, remember, and carry out instructions could be significantly impacted. There could also be deficits in concentration and the ability to adapt. Physically, a TBI could significantly erode the ability to stand, walk, balance, or engage in fine and gross manipulation.
Sources
WTVY News 4, “New TBI center opens in Enterprise,” published August 24, 2026.
Social Security Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1.
