Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand access to a specific type of exercise therapy for veterans with Parkinson’s disease or similar movement disorders. It directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer boxing-based exercise classes to eligible veterans who request them. The classes can be provided at VA facilities or through reimbursement for services at other locations. The bill intends to improve the treatment options available to veterans facing these conditions.
Key provisions
- The VA will provide boxing-based exercise classes.
- Classes are available to veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system.
- Veterans must have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or a similar movement disorder.
- Veterans must elect to participate in the classes for treatment.
- Classes can be offered at VA facilities or through reimbursement.
- The VA will cover the cost of these classes.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Individuals with Parkinson’s disease
- Individuals with similar movement disorders
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Notable changes
- Expands VA coverage to include boxing-based exercise classes.
- Specifically targets veterans with Parkinson’s disease or similar movement disorders.
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