TBI and PTSD Treatment Act

# TBI and PTSD Treatment Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Veterans Affairs (VA) department to cover hyperbaric oxygen therapy—a medical treatment involving breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber—for veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The therapy would be provided through healthcare providers already authorized under the VA's Veterans Community Care Program, which allows veterans to receive care from private providers when VA facilities aren't available or appropriate. **Who It Affects** The bill directly impacts veterans living with TBI or PTSD, conditions commonly associated with military service and combat exposure. It could expand treatment options for these veterans by adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a covered benefit.

The bill also affects the VA's budget and healthcare operations, as it would require the department to pay for this treatment. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No companion bill has been introduced in the Senate at this time.