Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Summary
The legislation adds a new VA benefit that lets veterans diagnosed with post‑traumatic stress disorder choose a stellate ganglion block procedure, after being informed of its risks and benefits. It also mandates an update to the VA/DOD PTSD clinical guideline to include this option and requires notification to congressional committees. The measure is aimed at expanding treatment choices for veterans suffering from PTSD.
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