Veterans Health Evaluation and Technology Bill
Official: Veterans STAND Act
The Veterans STAND Act ensures that veterans with spinal cord injuries receive annual health evaluations and better access to assistive technologies. This helps improve their health and quality of life.
1. This bill requires annual health evaluations for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. 2. The evaluations will assess health risks, chronic pain, and dietary management. 3. Veterans will receive information about assistive technologies to improve their mobility and independence. 4. The bill aims to enhance access to prosthetic equipment and other assistive technologies. 5. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must report on the program's effectiveness every two years.
Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.