Veterans STAND Act
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- Passed House
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Overview
The Veterans STAND Act aims to improve healthcare access and support for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. It mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offer annual preventative health evaluations to these veterans, focusing on potential health complications, chronic pain management, and assistive technology needs. The bill also seeks to increase access to assistive technologies, including spinal cord neuromodulation, and requires the VA to track and report on the use and effectiveness of these technologies.
Key provisions
- Annual preventative health evaluations for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.
- Evaluations include assessments of health complications, chronic pain, dietary needs, and prosthetic equipment.
- Increased access to assistive technologies, including spinal cord neuromodulation.
- VA must consult with experts and manufacturers when developing guidance on assistive technology.
- Requirement for the VA to track and report on the use of assistive technologies and their impact.
- Telehealth options for training and follow-up on assistive technologies.
- Mandatory reporting to Congress on the number of veterans receiving evaluations and using assistive technologies.
- Consideration of evaluation provision in Veterans Integrated Service Network performance reviews.
Who is affected
- Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders
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