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Traumatic Brain Injury and Veteran Suicidal Thoughts

September 30, 2025 Birmingham, Alabama

Col James Wright, MD (USAF, ret) testified before the Senate Alabama Field Hearing on Hyperbaric Oxygenation for TBI and PTSD (HBOT).  In his testimony he referenced a recent clinical study on Traumatic Brain Injury and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Post-9/11 Veterans.

That study states: "TBI appears to compound suicide risk in veterans: those who experience TBI are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than veterans without TBI . . . . This is particularly concerning given the prevalence of TBI in post-9/11 veterans . . . . Identifying who is most at risk of developing through examining associations between TBI and suicide related outcomes has the potential to inform more effective prevention strategies, improve the delivery of evidence-based care, and save veteran lives."

Dr. Wright is not the first to draw attention to a serious mismatch between DOD's and the VA's spending and their inability to bring down the increasing trend in suicides. The daily number is somewhere between 16 and 22 a day, depending on who is counting. VA's own numbers show over 157,000 Veteran suicides since 9/11. The "reverberating effects" of war that have led to at least 4.5-4.7 million deaths and counting, have seen over 6,000 Veteran deaths per year for over 20 years, now more than 22 times the number (7,053) of US service members killed in the war.

So much money has been thrown at "suicide prevention" strategies that it's hard to pin anyone down on "return on investment" or the apparent willingness to throw good money after bad. Put simply, the USG approach to Veteran suicides is to broaden outreach to Veterans and the 66,000 Veteran Service and community Organizations and enable them to pay better attention: "If you see something, say something."

The net effects of all the spending (over $5.375 Billion over the last decade) is to avoid a central truth: when you do not heal the brain wounds of combat Veterans, they are at higher risk for suicide.

Congress is once again awakening to the need to do things differently. Legislation calling for the use of HBOT for TBI/PTSD/Suicide Prevention under consideration in the House and Senate includes:

S.2737 - Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act. Senator Tuberville (R-AL) Introduced in Senate (09/09/2025)  It would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to certain veterans through community care providers, and for other purposes.

S.862 - HBOT Access Act of 2025. Senator Tuberville (R-AL) Introduced in Senate (03/05/2025) It would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to certain veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder.

H. R. 1336 - Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Ms. Strickland, Mr. Wittman, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Ross, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Biggs of Arizona)  introduced February 13, 2025. It was voted out of the full Veterans Affairs Committee and is awaiting a full House vote. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The language was incorporated in S.2737 by SEN Tuberville.

H. R. 72 - TBI and PTSD Treatment Act. Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Crane, and Mr. Gosar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The Bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. It has gone nowhere.

TreatNOW is calling for the following revisions and additions in all Bills that would call for revision of safety provisions and establish immediate funding of treatments of eligible Veterans while conducting research. We also call for "informed consent," instructing the VA to tell every affected Veteran that HBOT is safe, effective and available to them.

1.   Incorporation of the recommendations in CBO Cost Estimate Report, June 11, 2025. CBO estimates that roughly 6,000 veterans would participate in the program at an average cost of $27,000 for a course of 40 treatments. The bill would establish a fund to accept donations for the program; however, CBO anticipates that contributions would be minimal and would not significantly offset the costs of the program. In total, CBO estimates that the temporary program would cost $158 million over the three-year period, and that funds are available to pay those costs using already appropriated funds.

2.   We are in general support of other amendments proposed by other organizations.

a.   Refine HBO2 Definition: Amend Section 4(e) to clarify eligible devices -- monoplace or multiplace chambers -- meeting ASME PVHO-1 and NFPA 99 standards, capable of delivering up to 3 ATA with 100% oxygen.

b.   Support compliance with ASME, NFPA, and FDA standards for all hyperbaric equipment.

c.   Support Ethical Research: Ensure studies are independent, IRB-approved, transparent, and designed to produce publishable, peer-reviewed data.

3.   Ensure the VA informs Veterans about the availability of HBOT for TBI/PTSD as one of the treatments available to them. Lack of informed consent prevents Veterans from knowing about HBOT as a safe and effective treatment.

HBOT. Heal Brains. Stop Suicides. Restore Lives. TreatNOW.

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The TreatNOW Mission is ending service member suicides. Along the way, we have learned that we can end suicidal ideation, help end symptoms of PTSD, get patients off most of their drugs, and heal brain wounds to end the effects of Concussion, BLAST injury, mild TBI, Persistent Post Concussive Syndrome, and polytrauma from AHI, Burn Pits, and COVID. No Veteran or civilian has ever been killed while undergoing HBOT treatment for TBI/PTSD. For a video Summary, see: https://www.youtube.com/@treatnowdotorg/videos  

Information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made.

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Improving Safety and Reducing Risk after Tragic Accidents

Air travel remains one of the safest forms of transportation ever invented. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has saved incalculable numbers of lives when used for wound healing, decompression sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning, near-drowning, burns, BLAST injury, traumatic brain injury, diabetic foot ulcers, sepsis, and amputation avoidance, arresting suicidal ideation, and healing brain wounds in deployed Navy pilots. It's superstition to believe that "deaths come in 3s." But this week's air collision over Washington DC, another in Philadelphia, coupled with a hyperbaric oxygen fire that killed a five year old boy in Troy, Michigan, are tragic examples of the risk of living while using technology to enhance our lives. Communities are in shock and mourning, as are we, seeking answers and ways to increase safety. Such accidents, while tragic, are extremely rare. However, in our grief, we must resolve to do better. And we will. Yet, we must remember there are numerous other human activities which are many times more dangerous than flying or using HBOT. Consider this chart: Cause of Death Odds of Dying Heart Disease. 1 in 6 Cancer 1 in 7 Deaths in Hospitals due to medical errors  Between 25,000 and 250,000 per year Accidental Opioid Overdose 1 in 58 Guns (all events) 1 in 89 Suicide 1 in 91 Service Member Suicides ~6,400/year, over 151,000 since 9/11 Motor Vehicle Crashes 1 in 93 Falls 1 in 98 Cataclysmic storms 1 in 20,098 Dog Attacks 1 in 53,843 Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber 1 in every 305,000 treatments accidents less than 2 per year Aircraft accidents 1 in 7.9 Million boardings According to the FAA, there is only a 0.007 percent of flights encountering a problem. For hyperbaric oxygen therapy patients, there is less than 0.0008819 percent chance of an accident. Put another way, total fatalities due to aviation accidents since 1970 is 83,772. Total deaths due to worldwide accidents in HBOT clinical chambers is 216 over 88 years, less than ten in the US. Extremely rare, in short. A related set of statistics provides further perspective. Total deaths due to medical errors according to a 2017 study is over 250,000 every year. Either number is an astonishing statistic, but people keep going into hospitals for care. Life is risky. Getting sick can be very risky. For example, in one six-year period, there were 2,211 anesthesia-related deaths in medical settings. In one recent ten year period, there were 7,049 deaths due to bicycle accidents, accounting for 2.2% of total traffic fatalities in 2021. But people accept the risk of undergoing operations and riding bikes. One thing we know for certain in both medicine and aviation is that accidents lead to extensive analysis of safety procedures, improved training, upgrades to technology, and improved safety. This close to both accidents in DC and Troy Michigan, it is premature to ascribe blame or know the causes. But with history on our side, it is safe to say that equipment failure in either case is less of a probability than pilot error or safety violations. In short, technology is less likely to be at fault than the bad luck of a human making a mistake. Neither flying nor HBOT treatments will cease, and each will be made safer as a result of improving our attention to safety for both man and machines. ****************************** The TreatNOW Mission is ending service member suicides. Along the way, we have learned that we can end suicidal ideation, help end symptoms of PTSD, get patients off most of their drugs, and heal brain wounds to end the effects of Concussion, BLAST injury, mild TBI Persistent Post Concussive Syndrome, and polytrauma from AHI and Burn Pits. No Veteran or civilian has ever been killed while undergoing HBOT treatment for TBI/PTSD. Information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made. Read the full article

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Kentucky Funding HBOT Treatments for TBI/PTSD

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Kentucky Veterans, provides Oxygen Therapy for TBI and PTSD Veterans in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statue (KRS) 217.930-942 PRESS RELEASE December 2024 Arlington VA Thanks to the efforts of Eric Koleda and Eunice Ray, the widow of Marine Col. Ronald Ray, the Kentucky legislature has appropriated $1.5 Million to treat Kentucky Veterans suffering from TBI/PTSD. All of the treatment would be at no cost to veterans who qualify thanks to the approved state money. News and video of the accomplishment can be found here. Kentucky joins nine other states which have legislated the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to treat and help heal brain wounds. Collectively, the ten states with legislation have appropriated over $32 Million to do the job that should be the responsibility of the Veterans Administration. Five other states are preparing similar legislation. HBOT has been proven safe and effective for use with over 14 indications approved by the FDA. Brain wounding underlies TBI and most PTSD symptoms. HBOT works to heal the brain wound through a series of complex chemical, biologic, and physical actions. HBOT fights inflammation, restores wounded tissue, and magnifies healing through growth of new blood vessels, neurons, stem cells, and provides oxygen for thousands of brain and bodily functions. Dozens of peer-reviewed scientific studies attest to the healing powers of HBOT in TBI/PTSD/Burn Pits/Concussion/BLAST injuries. "For the veterans, they do 40 treatments for an hour," said Dr. Jack Arnold, who practices at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.... All the excess oxygen creates increased profusion to brain cells, helping the neurocognitive function and basically that higher level neurological communication, so to speak."  HBOT therapy is now available to Kentucky veterans at hospitals in Louisville, Winchester and even in southern Indiana. The really good news for Veterans is that HBOT is proven to virtually eliminate suicidal ideation. Suicides among service members continue to climb. The latest data show over 17 per day in the U.S., now totaling over 151,000 since 9/11. Despite resistance from the VA and DoD, the TreatNOW Coalition, HBOT4KYVETS, and over 150 private HBOT clinics have successfully treated over 31,000 patients, among them over 12,000 Veterans. As Congressman Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC) recently put it to CBS NEWS, ” I believe it is medical malpractice not to offer this to our Veterans.” Complete information about the program and applications is available at https://hbot4kyvets.com/ Heal Brains. Stop Suicides. Restore Lives. TreatNOW Information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made.   Read the full article

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Be the First, Only Clinically Effective Treatment for Long COVID

February 26, 2024 Erin Hunter, Associate Editor https://www.pharmacytimes.com/ “I’m better than I was before I had long COVID, and in so many ways,” said a patient in an interview with Pharmacy Times." Key Takeaways Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may be an effective treatment for long COVID, and it is the only therapy that has shown clinical effectiveness in a controlled clinical trial. The benefits of HBOT are durable, as it triggers neuroplasticity in the brain and may reverse brain damage caused by COVID infection. There are still many challenges in diagnosing and treating long COVID, as there are more than 200 symptoms associated with it (with most affecting the brain and nervous system), and many patients experience a delay in diagnosis or dismissal of symptoms. After suddenly developing a series of severely debilitating neurological and physical disorders, Lynette Milakovich, a yoga teacher currently living in The Villages, Florida, spent almost 2 years and $20,000-plus on doctors’ appointments and failed therapies to treat her symptoms. It took nearly this duration of time before she learned the cause of her illness was long COVID-19 (long COVID), she told Pharmacy Times in a recent interview. It was not until receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treatment that she found lasting relief. HBOT is currently the only treatment protocol that has been proven clinically effective in the treatment of long COVID in a controlled clinical trial, according to Shai Efrati, MD, the co-founder and chairman of the Medical Advisory Board to Aviv Scientific, and director of the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine & Research at Shamir Medical Center, in an interview with Pharmacy Times. Additionally, there are findings from a new longitudinal study published in Scientific Reports —which evaluated patient outcomes after 1 year of finishing an HBOT intervention— that show that the benefits sustained from HBOT might be long-term. According to Efrati. HBOT can repair brain tissue damaged by COVID-19, and this can actually lead to permanent changes.1 “When we take care of the brain damage, it heals symptoms,” Efrati told Pharmacy Times. What Is Long COVID? There are estimates that more than 65 million people around the world have had long COVID, although this number is likely to be higher, according to investigators of a study published in Nature Reviews Microbiology.2 Long COVID (also referred to as post–COVID-19 condition) is a syndrome characterized by mild-to-severe symptoms of COVID-19 that can last for weeks, months, or years after overcoming initial COVID-19 infection.3 There are more than 200 symptoms associated with long COVID.3 Symptoms can be an extension of those experienced during acute infection, or they can appear as new symptoms altogether—and although symptoms can impact many different organ systems, they largely affect the brain and central nervous system (CNS).2,3 “We understand that COVID may penetrate the brain through blood vessels or the cribriform plate that is located above our nose and cause brain damage in the neurons,” Efrati said. “So, what we are dealing with is brain damage.” Milakovich had suffered from many symptoms related to dysregulation of the brain and CNS: total body neuropathy, tinnitus, postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), tachycardia, high blood pressure, tremors, convulsions, insomnia, and severe mental symptoms (cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, apathy, and post-traumatic stress disorder). Long-Term Impact of HBOT for Patients With Long COVID The purpose of HBOT is to increase oxygen absorption into tissue, which can support brain injury recovery;1 it may be particularly effective for brain/CNS symptoms because it triggers brain neuroplasticity, or “the ability of the brain to repair itself,” Efrati explained. In essence, neuroplasticity enables the brain to reverse the damage and dysregulation caused by the virus. Previous studies affirm these neuroplastic benefits in patients with stroke and traumatic brain injury who had improved cognitive and motor function and quality of life measures following HBOT. Findings from previous studies also show that HBOT creates positive microstructural changes in the brain.1 However, no studies had evaluated the long-term clinical benefits associated with HBOT for patients with long COVID.In the present longitudinal study, 31 patients—having originally completed 40 sessions of HBOT the year prior at Aviv Clinics—filled out a series of questionnaires about quality of life, quality of sleep, and psychiatric and pain symptoms.1 Patients were treated with hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox (HHP), an HBOT protocol that exposes the patient to elevated atmospheric pressure (compression/decompression rate of 1.0 m/min) and fluctuating oxygen levels (100% oxygen for 90 minutes with intermittent breaks of medical-grade air with normal 21% oxygen levels). 1 Based on the results, HBOT was found to be associated with persistent improvements in quality of life, quality of sleep, psychiatric and pain symptoms. There was a moderate magnitude of improvement in neuropsychiatric symptoms (ie, depression, anxiety) and sleep quality that lasted long term, along with a significant reduction in pain and significant increase in quality of life at the time of analysis.1 “ I still have a bit of tinnitus, the rest of the symptoms are gone,” says Milakovich. “I have full cognition and feeling back… no more tremors and convulsions, no more PoTS.” Prior to HBOT, Milakovich used various pharmacologic agents to try and treat symptoms individually: low-dose naltrexone for nerve pain/neuropathy, a nitric-oxide supplement (Cardio Miracle ) for PoTs and tachyardia, and temazepam (Restoril; Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals) for insomnia. Milakovich also found anecdotal evidence supporting the use of other supplements like nattokinase (Cardiokinase; Plamed), curcumin, and bromelain for long COVID. Efrati noted it may be worth trying different methods and treatments for long COVID, however, none offer evidence-based outcomes besides HBOT. In time, Efrati believes that HBOT clinics will begin to create a multi-strategy treatment protocol to treat patients more effectively. Additionally, Efrati explained that going forward, there will need to be more research on the specific minimum number of sessions required for recovery. Currently, Efrati and other HBOT practitioners have made it a practice to calibrate the number of treatments needed for patients based on their response. Long COVID and The Patient Perspective of Medical Gaslighting It's worth noting that long COVID can have many possible symptoms, which makes it difficult to diagnose. Moreover, there are no laboratory tests that can technically prove an individual is suffering from long COVID.4 Given the myriad of symptoms, continued knowledge gaps, diagnostic difficulty, and other factors, there have been reports that long COVID is being improperly diagnosed; as a result, patients have reported that they feel like they are experiencing medical gaslighting, according to findings from a qualitative study that aimed to understand the experience of patients with long COVID in seeking care in the United States.5 Investigators observed that patients thought that their providers dismissed symptoms, met patients with a lack of empathy, and some providers were reported to have disqualified the patient experience and their ability to report symptoms. This can make the patient feel as though they must “prove” that their illness is real, and it can ultimately prolong the time it takes to receive adequate care.5 According to 1 study participant, it took over a year to prove that their symptoms were not psychosomatic.5 In Milakovitch’s case, it took nearly 2 years and countless providers before receiving a proper diagnosis, and she cautions pharmacists and providers to not “make the patient believe it is all in their head.” “Patients need to be validated because long COVID is real,” Milakovich said. Conclusion Therapies like HBOT are an exciting innovation that can transform the treatment of long COVID. HBOT can provide long term improvements to neuroplasticity and reduce brain damage—it is the only therapy that has been proven safe and effective, improving psychological symptoms, pain symptoms, and quality of life in patients with long COVID.1 “I’m better than I was before I had long COVID,” Milakovich said. “And in so many ways, I have my life back!” REFERENCES Hadanny A, Zilberman-Itskovich S, Catalogna M, Elman-Shina K, et al. Long term outcomes of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in post covid condition: longitudinal follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep 14, 3604 (2024). doi:10.1038/s41598-024-53091-3 Davis HE, McCorkell L, Vogel JM, Topol EJ. Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations. Nat Rev Microbiol 21, 133–146 (2023). Doi:10.1038/s41579-022-00846-2 COVID-19 and the Nervous System. NIH. Article. Last reviewed on January 30, 2024. Accessed on February 18, 2024. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/current-research/coronavirus-and-ninds/covid-19-and-nervous-system#:~:text=SinceCOVID19canaffect,twitchingorjerking(myoclonus). Katella K, What Happens When You Still Have Long COVID Symptoms? Yale Medicine. News Release. October 27, 2023. Accessed on February 26, 2024. https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/long-covid-symptoms Au L, Capotescu C, Eyal G, Finestone G. SSM Qual Res Health. 2022 Dec; 2: 100167. Published online 2022 Sep 7. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2022.100167 Read the full article

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Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse & Summit Hyperbarics & Wellness

The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation is the vision and the support behind the IDAHO OUTDOOR FIELDHOUSE in Boise ID Veterans Day weekend saw the ribbon-cutting at the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse (IOF) in Boise Idaho, along with the introduction of the companion Summit Hyperbarics and Wellness Center. For over a decade, Idaho has been served by exceptionally veteran-friendly HBOT centers in Sun Valley and Pocatello, along with the Healing Centers in Boise, Malad City, Twin Falls, and Burley. Hundreds of Veterans have been helped to heal their brain wounds in Idaho, including many of the leaders behind IOF. The vision of the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse is to provide opportunities to pursue well-being through outdoor activities and athletics, and to create collaborative experiences that strengthen a diverse community by supporting health, education, employment, and engagement in a uniquely inspirational setting. The focus is on challenged and adaptive athletes of all ages, veterans, and first responders, with outreach to the entire Idaho population. The Fieldhouse is supported by the JAKA Family Foundation, Mission43, and the Challenged Athletes Foundation - Idaho. This partnership has come together on a seven acre complex near to downtown Boise on the Boise River. Started in 1966, the Board of the JAKA Family Foundation is committed to making Idaho an exemplary model for innovative learning, a destination for accessible world-class recreation, and the most desirable state for life after the military. Mission43 provides servicemen, women, and military spouses opportunities to succeed in Idaho after the military through the pillars of EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, and ENGAGEMENT. It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation and Mission43 believe that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. And now, with the installation of Summit Hyperbarics & Wellness, the combined history, focus, impetus, and Missions and Visions of the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse participants are joined with a world-class medical team practicing Hyperbaric Medicine. The Fieldhouse Consotium will help heal brain wounds and other physical, behavioral, emotional, psychological, spiritual, mental, cognitive, and moral injuries and obstacles of combat veterans and citizens of Idaho. It is no coincidence that numerous members of Mission43 are recipients of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and are living testaments to the healing power of Oxygen Under Pressure. It is a tribute to the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, and to the team they have assembled, that Idaho is doing the needed work to innovate in a space where its citizens can receive better-than-normal care, encouragement, and opportunity. Roger Quarles, Executive Director of the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, expressed his pride and enthusiasm, stating, "It's a campus designed to redefine boundaries, shatter barriers, and create a future where individuals, regardless of ability, can thrive in a world-class recreational environment." And as the medical team at SUMMIT and the TreatNOW Coalition would add: "A healed and healthy brain is the best antidote to suicidal ideation and a path to restored life." For more information, contact the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse at 877-574-7494 or Email [email protected] ********** The information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made. Read the full article

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Extivita's 9/11 HBOT Veteran's Video - HBOT News

Extivita-RTP recently released a 9/11 tribute video honoring the injured who have defended America. The short video gives us all the feels, as it features several veterans telling about their experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy post-war. Read more at Extivita.org   Also see:   Re-Edit HBOT Special Live Segment.mov from Extivita on Vimeo. Read the full article

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Maryland is #8 with HBOT Enactment

July 22 2022   Please share throughout your networks. Maryland is #8 with HBOT enactment, and with $1m funding to begin treatments in 2024. There are 10 additional states in work with draft language, draft language considerations, or discussions of drafting legislation (ND, CO, WY, ID, NY, MO, NE, TN, OR).    Special recognition to Maryland State Senator Sarah Elfreth who sponsored and pushed the MD HBOT legislation through on our behalf to the finish line (her dad is a Vietnam Veteran). Rory Murry (consultant) and Dylan Behler (chief of staff) did the heavy lifting behind the scenes. We now have 16% of the US states enacted. How many more states will it take before leaders in DC act?  We can no longer wait. The $20M VA Grand Challenge to find a solution for the national TBI/PTSD Veteran suicide epidemic is a call to action for us. We can leverage the VA national request for help to our advantage.    It's time we begin selling the compelling and irrefutable medical evidence (Harch paper below as an example, other medical documents should be included with a focus on how HBOT has reduced or eliminated suicide ideation) within the package, the significant financial burden to the US taxpayers (estimated $118.1 billion annually, $4.7 Trillion over a 40-year life span with current treatment protocol) versus the saving and value equation (The National Brain Wounded Veteran Brain Drain, TreatNOW.org), and Veteran testimonials (dozens on TreatNOW.org) and market to every single news media outlet, newspapers, radio, podcasts, TV, social media, VSO outlets, we can get to listen and share. The time for more data and research is an excuse that simply has reached a breaking point.   Amongst this e-mail group, we have enormous clout. National leading HBOT MD medical experts, clinic expertise, civilian advocates, retired military and combat Veterans, state legislators, TBI survivors, MOH recipients, etc.   The TBI/PTSD survivors include NFL players, special operators (SEALS, Force Recon, Rangers, Green Berets, Night Stalkers, etc), military Veterans (Marines (18%) and Army (53%) comprise approximately 71% of TBI/PTSD Veterans, first responders, MOH recipients. The American people want to hear their stories, we need to find a way to bring them forward for the American people to listen to and view. We need to inform the American people and then they will help us act.     How do we leverage all this national knowledge and expertise into a concise and precise message delivery we can all sign onto and market to the American people? What captures the hearts of Americans are the stories of Veterans and their perseverance in spite of overwhelming odds against them. The stores of survival against all odds and how they arrived at this point in time through life-saving HBOT treatments. I do believe if we are successful in getting these stories to the American people, the US Congress will be forced to act. It is the history of every single major Veteran legislation where one or multiple compelling Veteran stories drive change.    The letter to President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden is just the first step (we are hoping for the invitation to Kevin Hensley this week for the signing of the Burn Pit legislation next week). We need to get our HBOT stories out into the mainstream. The US Congress will have to listen when we have 18 million Veterans and the American public behind us. I look forward to receiving any feedback you may want to share on the process and how we should migrate this effort forward.    The Bill: 2022 Regular Session - Senate Bill 709 Chapter   Eric Koleda [email protected] National Director, TreatNOW State Legislative Efforts Director and Founder HBOT4KYVETS, Inc Read the full article