Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act (2007)

Federal bill would require the VA to develop individualized plans for the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans with TBI before their discharge from inpatient care. Among other things, the bill requires family members to be involved in plan development and requires an assessment of family caregivers' education and support needs in caring for veterans with TBI after they are discharged.

Bill Number H.R. 2199/ S. 1233

Sponsor Rep. Michael Michaud (D-ME)/ Sen. Danial Akaka (D-HI)

Date of Introduction 4/26/2007

Latest Activity Passed in the House. Passed out of the Senate Veteran's Affairs Committee. Did not come for a vote in the full Senate.

More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/

Topic: Care Management/ Coordination/ Transitional Care