Bill > HR72

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment where patients breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which can potentially help healing and reduce inflammation. The bill would amend title 38 of the United States Code by adding a new section specifically mandating that the VA Secretary provide this therapy through qualified healthcare providers for veterans with these conditions. By creating a new section (1710F) in the existing veterans' healthcare law, the bill ensures that eligible veterans can access this treatment as part of their medical care. The legislation aims to expand treatment options for veterans suffering from TBI and PTSD, two conditions commonly associated with military service, particularly for those who have been deployed in combat zones. The bill represents a targeted effort to provide additional therapeutic interventions for veterans dealing with these significant health challenges.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/72/all-info