Lawmakers and veterans advocacy groups are ready for change after waiting nearly a decade for the Department of Veterans Affairs to change its policy on not reimbursing the cost of service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers, or PAWS, Act would require the VA to offer $25,000 vouchers to veterans suffering with PTSD for use at qualifying nonprofits. Currently, the VA supports service dogs only for use in mobility issues, not in cases that only involve mental health conditions. Read more on Military.com.
Bill Would Cover Cost of Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD
