HR 5648
Treat ptsd act
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Bill overview
This bill, the TREAT PTSD Act, aims to provide a specific treatment option for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer stellate ganglion block, a nerve block procedure, to eligible veterans who meet certain criteria. Veterans must be enrolled in the VA healthcare system, diagnosed with PTSD, and voluntarily choose to receive this treatment after receiving information about its potential risks and benefits. The goal is to alleviate PTSD symptoms through this targeted therapy.
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Bradley Byrne
Dan Bishop
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