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NFL players with advanced CTE show lowest impairment ratings
A Boston University study found that NFL players with advanced CTE did not qualify for compensation under the NFL Concussion Settlement, despite showing measurable cognitive impairment during life and confirmed CTE after death. The research linked postmortem CTE severity with cognitive test performance, revealing that diagnostic criteria may miss cases of impairment. Seven players with advanced CTE were assessed, but all received the lowest impairment rating, highlighting potential gaps in the settlement's diagnostic system.
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