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On the recordJuly 8, 2013
H.R.1443: Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act of 2013; introduced by Congressman Michael Michaud (ME-2): would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: 1) recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by Department of Veterans Affairs Auditory Centers of Excellence; 2) ensure that research is conducted at VA facilities on the prevention and treatment of tinnitus; and 3) ensure VA cooperation with the Hearing Center of Excellence established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to further research on tinnitus.
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Michael Michaud
Democratic · Maine

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Michaud introduces a bill to prioritize tinnitus research in veterans' healthcare.

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