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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Military PTSD and Brain Injury Care
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Military Personnel held a hearing on April 27, 2017, to assess the Department of Defense's progress in treating and researching Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder () and Traumatic Brain Injury (). The committee reviewed clinical approaches and research efforts to ensure service members receive appropriate care for both combat-related and non-combat-related trauma.
This hearing evaluates the effectiveness of military mental health programs and research funding, which directly impacts the quality and availability of medical care for service members suffering from and .
Who It Affects
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Service members
They are the recipients of the clinical care and research outcomes discussed in the hearing.
Department of Defense
The agency is responsible for implementing the clinical and research programs reviewed by the subcommittee.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 27, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- The focus was on assessing clinical and research programs for PTSD and TBI within the Department of Defense.
- PTSD and TBI are recognized as arising from both combat experiences and other traumatic events, such as sexual assault.
- Congress has provided funding and legislative direction for PTSD and TBI research in each of the four National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) preceding the hearing.
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- The subcommittee reviewed progress made since 2004 regarding mental health prevention, treatment, and research.
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Broadening of PTSD Scope
The subcommittee explicitly moved to define PTSD as a condition arising from any trauma, including sexual assault, rather than limiting the focus to combat-related injuries.
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