What does Preamble of Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes. Coverage would be for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act.

What does BOXING-BASED EXERCISE CLASSES FOR TREATMENT OF VETERANS of Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Secretary to furnish or reimburse veterans for boxing-based exercise classes. To be eligible, a veteran must be enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system. The veteran must have been diagnosed with a covered movement disorder, such as Parkinson's disease or a similar disorder. The veteran must elect to participate in the classes for treatment of the diagnosed disorder. The changes made by this section will apply to medical services furnished on or after 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act

Last updated: 6/4/2026 · Introduced: 6/4/2026

Author: Darin LaHood (R-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover boxing-based exercise classes for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system.
Veterans are eligible for this coverage if diagnosed with a covered movement disorder, such as Parkinson's disease, and elect to participate in the classes for treatment.
The changes outlined in this bill will apply to medical services provided starting 180 days after the bill's enactment.

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