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Concussion or Post-Concussion Syndrome

Note: If the documentation lists the date of the original injury, this date will be used in following the timelines below. If it is not listed, the date on the documentation will be used.

First five months from date of injury (will be considered a temporary medical condition):

Completed Temporary Condition Intake Form
Completed UAC Documentation of Disability Form or letter printed on professional letterhead following General Documentation Guidelines (see above)
Documented within five months of the original injury

If symptoms persist at six months from date of injury (may be considered a disability at this point):

Completed Intake Form
Completed UAC Documentation of Disability Form or an updated letter printed on professional letterhead following General Documentation Guidelines (see above)
Documented at least six months after the date of the original injury

If symptoms persist at two years from date of injury (will likely be considered a disability at this point):

An updated UAC Documentation of Disability Form or updated letter printed on professional letterhead following General Documentation Guidelines (see above)
Documented at least two years after the date of the original injury; will subsequently suffice for the client’s entire tenure at BYU

Note: After two years, documentation of a concussion/post-concussion syndrome or a TBI may be provided by someone other than a healthcare provider licensed to diagnose (e.g., speech therapist, occupational therapist, optometrist, etc.) since the student may not be working directly with a provider who is licensed to diagnose for their particular symptoms at that point. However, before other documentation will be considered, the initial diagnosis must be made by a provider who is licensed to diagnose.