This bill creates a three-year grant program called the TBI Innovation Grant Program through the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund research and treatment approaches for chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans. Eligible organizations—including nonprofits, universities, and healthcare providers—can receive up to $5 million per year to develop and test new neurorehabilitation treatments, with emphasis on non-drug therapies and patient-centered care that also address mental health issues like depression and suicide risk. The program requires grant recipients to conduct clinical studies, train clinicians, and share results through annual reports to the VA, while the VA will evaluate the program's effectiveness annually and report to Congress. Congress has authorized $30 million total in funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, and the program expires at the end of 2028 unless extended.
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