the 117th Congress of the United States

“ The term “accredited service dog training organization” means an organization described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that—
(A) provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD; and
(B) is accredited by an accrediting organization with demonstrated experience, national scope, and recognized leadership and expertise in the training of service dogs and education in the use of service dogs (as determined by the Secretary) . ”

“ In general.—A veteran who has participated in the pilot program under subsection (a) may adopt a dog that the veteran assisted in training during such pilot program if the veteran and the veteran’s health provider (in consultation with the entity that provided the canine training with respect to the dog under such pilot program) determine that it is in the best interest of the veteran. ”

“ Eligibility for Other Care and Treatment.—Participation in the pilot program under subsection (a) may not preclude a veteran from receiving any other medical care or treatment for PTSD furnished by the Department, including therapy, for which the veteran is otherwise eligible. ”