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Accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS), a specific repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) protocol, targeted at the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) has demonstrated efficacy and is cleared for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The mechanism of action of aiTBS is thought to be via the modulation of functional networks. Herein we outline the design of a multisite, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial of aiTBS for the treatment of depressive symptoms in SMs and veterans with a history of concussion. We present the rationale for this specific design and highlight the potential for personalized neuroimaging-informed parameter determination in this population where brain injuries have resulted in variable structural and functional brain circuitry disruptions. 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