A bill to amend chapter 73 of title 38, United States Code, to establish a program to require comprehensive research on, studies of, and a review of the professional literature on potential physiological and psychological health problems affecting Vietnam veterans, and to require training for Veterans' Administration personnel in counseling, screening, testing, evaluation, treatment, therapy, readjustment, and rehabilitation relating to the unique medical and psychosocial needs of Vietnam veterans, and for other purposes.
Comprehensive Vietnam Veterans' Research and Training Act of 1985 - Requires the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive research program and review of the professional literature on potential physiological and psychological health effects (especially posttraumatic stress disorders) which may be related to military service in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era or readjustment from such service. Requires the Administrator to conduct a scientific analysis of the findings set out in such literature.
Requires the Administrator to establish training and information programs for Veterans Administration personnel who have contact with veterans who are experiencing or potentially will experience adverse health effects from military service during the Vietnam era or readjustment from such service. Sets forth requirements for such programs.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 to carry out this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from OMB, VA.
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