This bill mandates the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to create a program aimed at assisting veterans in obtaining evaluation and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and total brain injury diagnoses related to their military service. The program is designed to provide various forms of support, including guidance, transportation, assistance with filing disability compensation claims, and access to healthcare services at local, state, and federal levels.
The bill introduces new legal language defining the responsibilities of the Adjutant General, specifically the creation of this program, which is marked by the insertion of section (ff). It clarifies that a "veteran" includes individuals who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States or its Reserve components, including the New Jersey National Guard. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.