This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to eligible veterans. The legislation specifically targets veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . To receive HBOT, a veteran must have one of these covered conditions and must have already utilized at least two other evidence-based treatment options for their diagnosis. Congress finds that HBOT is a proven treatment for TBI and PTSD symptoms and should be accessible to veterans, especially those at high risk of suicide or self-harm, as an alternative to prescription drugs or invasive procedures.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
HBOT Access Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-862| Senate
| Updated: 3/5/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to eligible veterans. The legislation specifically targets veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . To receive HBOT, a veteran must have one of these covered conditions and must have already utilized at least two other evidence-based treatment options for their diagnosis. Congress finds that HBOT is a proven treatment for TBI and PTSD symptoms and should be accessible to veterans, especially those at high risk of suicide or self-harm, as an alternative to prescription drugs or invasive procedures.