Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act

This bill would require the VA to get eligible veterans into mental health care within five days of asking for help. It sets a clear access standard for the VA’s community care program, so veterans with serious, service-connected mental health conditions don’t have to wait long to be seen. In short, it tightens the timeline and aims to prevent long delays for those who need urgent support.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Veterans with a service-connected mental disorder that is rated at 50% or higher.
• What changes: The VA must provide hospital care, medical services, or extended care for that mental health condition no later than five days after the veteran requests it, using the Veterans Community Care Program access standards.
• Why it matters: It reduces wait times for mental health treatment for highly disabled veterans, aiming to get them care quickly when they ask for help.