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This bill, named the "Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act", amends existing veterans' healthcare law to establish a new access standard specifically for veterans with service-connected mental disorders rated at 50 percent or higher. Under this legislation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) would be required to provide hospital care, medical services, or extended care services related to the veteran's mental disorder within five days of the veteran's request. This provision aims to improve timely access to mental healthcare for veterans with significant service-connected mental health conditions, potentially addressing gaps in current VA healthcare delivery and recognizing the critical importance of prompt mental health treatment for those who have served in the military. The bill specifically modifies Section 1703B of Title 38 of the United States Code, which governs VA community care access standards, by adding this new five-day service requirement for veterans with substantial mental health disability ratings.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/241/all-info