REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.

SEC. 107. REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. (a) Rehabilitation Plans and Services.—Section 1710C is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “with the goal of maximizing the individual’s independence”; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by inserting “(and sustaining improvement in)” after “improving”; (ii) by inserting “behavioral,” after “cognitive,”; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting “rehabilitative services and” before “rehabilitative components”; and (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) by striking “treatments” the first place it appears and inserting “services”; and (ii) by striking “treatments and” the second place it appears; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(h) Rehabilitative Services Defined. For purposes of this section, and sections 1710D and 1710E of this title, the term ‘rehabilitative services’ includes— “(1) rehabilitative services, as defined in section 1701 of this title; “(2) treatment and services (which may be of ongoing duration) to sustain, and prevent loss of, functional gains that have been achieved; and “(3) any other rehabilitative services or supports that may contribute to maximizing an individual’s independence.” . (b) Rehabilitation Services in Comprehensive Program for Long-term Rehabilitation.—Section 1710D(a) is amended— (1) by inserting “and rehabilitative services (as defined in section 1710C of this title)” after “long-term care”; and (2) by striking “treatment”. (c) Rehabilitation Services in Authority for Cooperative Agreements for Use of Non-Department Facilities for Rehabilitation.—Section 1710E(a) is amended by inserting “, including rehabilitative services (as defined in section 1710C of this title),” after “medical services”. (d) Technical Amendment.—Section of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “opthamologist” and inserting “ophthalmologist”.