Gary Gregory and Dr. Paul Link of Brain Health Centers of America

This episode of the Flager Law Personal Injury Hour features host Joe Dougherty and attorney Adam Flager discussing the clinical and legal challenges of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with Gary Gregory and Dr. Paul Link from Brain Health Centers of America. The discussion centers on the revolutionary use of NeuroSync technology to provide objective, quantified data for “invisible” injuries that often do not show up on traditional MRIs.

Overcoming “Invisible” Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries are notoriously difficult to litigate because they often rely on subjective symptoms like headaches or dizziness, while standard imaging appears normal. This lack of objective evidence allows insurance companies and defense doctors to deny the severity of a client’s injury. Brain Health Centers of America addresses this gap by utilizing FDA-cleared eye-tracking technology that acts as a sensitive biomarker for TBI and concussions.

The Power of Objective Data

The NeuroSync platform captures 60,000 data points during a brief six-minute exam, using AI to analyze ocular-motor and ocular-vestibular functions.

• Sensitivity: The platform is over 90% sensitive and specific in detecting eye movement abnormalities associated with brain dysfunction.

• Visual Evidence: It generates charts and graphs that make impairments visible and easily understandable for juries and laypeople.

• Treatment Pathways: By providing a precise diagnosis, the technology allows therapists to address specific deficits rather than relying on general recovery protocols.

Impact Beyond the Courtroom

While highly effective for personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, this technology serves a broad array of underserved populations. It is used in the military to assess combat readiness and in professional sports to establish baselines for athletes. For veterans specifically, accurate diagnosis is critical, as undiagnosed brain injuries are linked to increased suicide rates and neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease. The center prides itself on efficiency, typically delivering comprehensive 30-page reports to law firms in under 10 days to ensure timely medical and legal outcomes.

TRANSCRIPT

Host: Joe Dougherty

Guests: Adam Flager (Flager Law), Gary Gregory (Brain Health Centers of America), & Dr. Paul Link (Brain Health Centers of America)

Joe Dougherty: All right, ladies and gentlemen around the Delaware Valley, welcome to the Flager Law Personal Injury Hour here on WWDB Talk 860. We’ve got a phenomenal show—really a groundbreaking show. We’ve talked about brain injuries for years, particularly the problems individuals have with traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims after being hurt on the job. I want to bring into the program the host of our show, Adam Flager. Adam, how are you, sir?

Adam Flager: Doing well, Joe. And just like you, I’m very much looking forward to this episode.

Joe Dougherty: A month ago, when you told me about this, I was excited. We’ve talked about how insurance companies, especially in work injuries, use protocols of denial. Today we bring in Gary Gregory, CEO and President of Brain Health Centers of America. Gary, how are you?

Gary Gregory: I’m doing well. Thanks, Joe. It’s a pleasure to be here with you and Adam.

Joe Dougherty: And Dr. Paul Link, who is the Director of Clinical Education at Brain Health Centers of America. Doctor, how are you?

Dr. Paul Link: I’m doing great. Thank you for having me on.

Joe Dougherty: What is Brain Health Centers of America, and what inspired its creation?

Gary Gregory: We are an innovative physician medical group designed to take technology-enabled services and turn subjective diagnoses into quantified, objective data. One in four Americans suffers from brain health conditions ranging from TBIs and concussions to ADHD, dizziness, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Joe Dougherty: Dr. Link, tell us about your role.

Dr. Paul Link: I’ve been a functional neurologist for 10 years. My focus is neurology in the absence of drugs and surgery. We use objective assessment tools to provide definitive answers for patients who, in the past, were just told they “got their bell rung” and were sent to sit in a dark room.

Joe Dougherty: Adam, talk about the challenges you face as a personal injury attorney representing these cases.

Adam Flager: Orthopedic injuries are easy; you can see a herniation on an MRI. Brain injuries are often based on subjective complaints—headaches, nausea, forgetfulness—but the MRI comes back normal. Defense doctors pounce on that lack of objective evidence. When I heard about Brain Health Centers and NeuroSync, I knew this was what was missing.

Joe Dougherty: Gary, what was the inspiration? What is the technology behind this?

Gary Gregory: The genesis is technology from NeuroSync, funded largely by the Department of Defense to determine if eye movement abnormalities serve as a biomarker for TBI. We have two FDA clearances—one specifically for concussion and TBI. Our platform is 90% plus sensitive and specific, providing objective data rather than a doctor just saying, “Follow my finger”.

Joe Dougherty: Dr. Link, what brought you to this cutting-edge work?

Dr. Paul Link: I wanted to be involved because this technology can identify specific signatures for TBI versus ADHD or schizophrenia. It serves an underserved population in personal injury and workers’ comp.

Joe Dougherty: How does this change the “med-legal” arena?

Gary Gregory: We make the invisible visible. We amass a doctor’s history with ocular-motor and ocular-vestibular assessments to create a compelling statement of whether a TBI exists.

Joe Dougherty: Adam, how do you use this in court?

Adam Flager: We establish a baseline after an accident and test again after treatment. You can see the improvement on charts and graphs that a layperson or a jury can easily understand. It moves us past a “negative” MRI.

Joe Dougherty: Is this widespread yet?

Gary Gregory: We’re at the tip of the iceberg, but we estimate over 5% of all personal injury cases are already being assessed with our technology. We provide a 30-page report looking at concussion subtypes, mood, sleep, and balance.

Joe Dougherty: Dr. Link, talk about diagnosing what MRI misses.

Dr. Paul Link: Classic imaging doesn’t see connectivity or functionality deficiencies. We use a multi-varied approach: cognitive assessments, cervical exams, and ocular-motor measurements.

Joe Dougherty: Can you differentiate between an old injury and a new one?

Dr. Paul Link: While placing a specific date is difficult, we use objective changes and a medically valid history to determine the impact of a new mechanism of injury.

Joe Dougherty: Gary, talk about the power of the data.

Gary Gregory: In a six-minute exam, we grab 60,000 data points analyzed by proprietary AI. It’s a game-changer compared to the “follow my finger” test used on sidelines. We look at smooth pursuit and saccadic exercises to see if the eye movements are jerking to catch up.

Joe Dougherty: Who are your clients?

Gary Gregory: Four categories: the clinical market (like Mass General), the sports arena (XFL and college teams), biopharma for drug development, and the military for TBI and fatigue readiness.

Joe Dougherty: Today is Veterans Day. What are you doing for them?

Dr. Paul Link: Undiagnosed brain injuries can lead to a tenfold increase in suicide rates and neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s. Helping them while they are in service rather than waiting until after is tremendously impactful.

Joe Dougherty: How fast can a law firm get a report?

Gary Gregory: Under 10 days. We schedule the patient within a couple of days and provide the signed specialist report within a week.

Adam Flager: That’s vital. Traditional neurology has huge waiting lists; sometimes you can’t get in until March. Time is of the essence for better outcomes.

Joe Dougherty: Gary, can this guide treatment?

Gary Gregory: You can’t treat what you haven’t diagnosed. Our precise diagnosis allows therapists—physical, vision, or occupational—to address specific deficits.

Dr. Paul Link: If you don’t look at the right areas, you can’t deliver care. For a child, is it a reading comprehension issue or a saccade deficiency where the eyes aren’t grabbing words properly? We take the guesswork out.

Joe Dougherty: Is it ever too late to get tested?

Dr. Paul Link: No. You only get one brain. Reach out to Brain Health Centers of America and make sure it’s firing optimally.

Adam Flager: Don’t let insurance companies limit your rights. Get treated and call us right away so we can get you on the right path.

Joe Dougherty: Gary, how do people find you?

Gary Gregory: Brain Health Centers of America is available on the web with all our contact info.

Joe Dougherty: Adam, your info?

Adam Flager: Adam Flager, Flager Law. 215-953-5200 or flagerlaw.com. Joe, your wife called—she wants to donate your brain to science.

Joe Dougherty: Good luck with that! Thanks to Gary Gregory and Dr. Paul Link. I’m Joe Dougherty, thanks for listening.

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