Veterans' Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Bill

Official: TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill ensures that veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder can access hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It aims to support their recovery and improve their quality of life.

If you are a veteran with a brain injury or PTSD, you could receive new treatment options through this bill.

Affects: Veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Summary

TBI and PTSD Treatment Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 2. The therapy is specifically for veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. 3. Veterans can receive this treatment through approved healthcare providers. 4. The bill aims to improve health outcomes for affected veterans. 5. It adds a new section to the existing veterans' healthcare law.

Who is affected?

Veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.