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Posted On: 06/27/2025 11:11:49 AM
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Great post, this bill aims to end a long-standing VA policy prohibiting doctors from assisting veterans with state-approved medical marijuana programs, potentially improving access for veterans.
Legislation: The amendment, known as Amendment #84, was attached to the FY2026 MilConVA spending bill. Key wording It prohibits the VA from using federal funds to enforce a policy that prevents VA doctors from recommending medical cannabis or assisting veterans in enrolling in state-approved medical marijuana programs.
Vets can discuss medical cannabis with VA doctors without risking their VA benefits, addressing a barrier where veterans previously had to choose between VA healthcare and state-legal cannabis programs. It applies only in states where medical marijuana is legal (currently 38 states).
Theoretically aligns with Davids statement that Mikety1818 posted, concerning veterans health-care needs, especially for mental health conditions like PTSD, where medical cannabis is often used.
Time will tell!!!
Legislation: The amendment, known as Amendment #84, was attached to the FY2026 MilConVA spending bill. Key wording It prohibits the VA from using federal funds to enforce a policy that prevents VA doctors from recommending medical cannabis or assisting veterans in enrolling in state-approved medical marijuana programs.
Vets can discuss medical cannabis with VA doctors without risking their VA benefits, addressing a barrier where veterans previously had to choose between VA healthcare and state-legal cannabis programs. It applies only in states where medical marijuana is legal (currently 38 states).
Theoretically aligns with Davids statement that Mikety1818 posted, concerning veterans health-care needs, especially for mental health conditions like PTSD, where medical cannabis is often used.
Time will tell!!!
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