S 4009 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Veterans STAND Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. The evaluations assess health risks, chronic pain management, diet/weight, prosthetic equipment, and assistive technology needs - including devices like powered mobility aids. It mandates consultation with specialists and manufacturers during implementation, and requires annual reports to Congress tracking veterans' access to these evaluations and assistive technologies. The law directly affects veterans with spinal cord injuries/disorders receiving VA care, aiming to proactively address related health complications.
Sub-Topics: Veteran Healthcare
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 21, 2024 Last action Mar 21, 2024
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Mar 21, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 21, 2024
Senate · Introduced
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