What does Preamble of HBOT Access Act of 2025 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 hyperbaric oxygen therapy to certain veterans. The therapy would be provided to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HBOT Access Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the HBOT Access Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of HBOT Access Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to veteran suicide. It states that the suicide rate among veterans is 18 per day. Veterans are identified as being at a higher risk of suicide compared to the general U.S. population. The text asserts veterans deserve opportunities to enjoy the freedoms they fought for. The Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraged to explore alternative treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, excluding prescription drugs, opioids, and invasive procedures. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is presented as a proven treatment for symptoms of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder and should be accessible to high-risk veterans.

What does HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN of HBOT Access Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title 38 of the United States Code, specifically Subchapter II of chapter 17. It adds a new section, 1710F, concerning hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans. The Secretary is authorized to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. To qualify, a veteran must have a condition listed in subsection (b) and have utilized at least two evidence-based treatment options. The covered conditions are traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. A corresponding entry is added to the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17.

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HBOT Access Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/5/2025 · Introduced: 3/5/2025

Author: Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.
To be eligible for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, veterans must have a qualifying condition and have already tried at least two other evidence-based treatments.
The bill amends federal law to formally authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment option.

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