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S. 2004, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes

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S. 2004 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inDirects the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to editdesignate, establish, and operate at least six Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health-care facilities as locations for epilepsy centers of excellence. Requires the wikiUnder Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to establish a peer review panel to assess the scientific and beclinical merit of proposals for the firstdesignation of such centers.

Requires the Secretary
to providedesignate a detailed summaryVHA national coordinator for epilepsy programs to: (1) supervise the operation of the centers; (2) coordinate and support throughout the VA health-care system better access to diagnosis, research, care, and education for epilepsy and traumatic brain injury; and (3) conduct regular evaluations of the bill!)centers.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 11/14/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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