VA & Medical Marijuana: Is Change on the Horizon?

Whether you support medical marijuana or not, its use is becoming increasingly prevalent. In this video, Attorney Casey Walker delves into the current state of medical marijuana and its potential role in VA healthcare.

We'll explore:

Current VA regulations: How the VA views and responds to veterans' use of medical marijuana.
Medical research: Examining the latest studies on the efficacy of medical marijuana for conditions like PTSD.
The future of VA policy: Analyzing the potential impact of the incoming administration and the new Secretary of Health and Human Services on the VA's stance on medical marijuana.
Join us for an informative discussion on this complex and evolving issue.

Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:09 Will the VA Offer Medical Marijuana as a Treatment Option?
01:12 Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act
01:55 VHA Directive 1315
2:49 Wil Medical Marijuana Affect Your VA Benefits?
03:19 Will the New Administration Expand Access to Medical Marijuana at the VA?

Relevant Links:

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD (2023): https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/ptsd/
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1204
VHA Directive 1315:
https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=11394