To amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
Last action on May 4, 2006Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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H.R. 5202 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand the availability of chiropractic care to veterans nationwide. The bill mandates that these services be offered at a minimum of 75 VA medical centers by the end of 2008 and at all VA medical centers by the end of 2010. If enacted, this legislation would ensure that veterans have consistent access to chiropractic treatments for musculoskeletal issues at any major VA healthcare facility.
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