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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Directs 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. Prohibits the Secretary from designating a VA facility as a center of excellence unless the peer review panel has determined that the proposal submitted by such facility is among those that meet the highest competitive standards of scientific and clinical merit.

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.

Authorizes appropriations.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee12/12/2007: Placed on Veterans' Affairs.Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
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