HR 7464 United States House · 118th Congress

Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act

This bill amends VA care standards to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care, medical services, or extended care for service-connected mental disorders rated at 50% or higher within five days of a veteran's request. It directly affects disabled veterans with qualifying mental health conditions who have a service-connected disability rating of 50% or more. The key provision establishes a strict 5-day timeline for accessing necessary mental healthcare services, replacing current access standards for this specific group. This is a concrete policy change to expedite care for veterans with significant mental health needs under VA community care programs.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 28, 2024 Last action Mar 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb 28, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb 28, 2024
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