Capito Makes Pitch for Veteran Care

U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-2nd, wants the U.S. Department of Defense to expand its services for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries to treatment centers beyond the one in Richmond, Va., she tells the Charleston Daily Mail.

At least 50 West Virginia soldiers recently in combat have been diagnosed with these conditions, described as being "caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain," she told the newspaper.

Capitol testified last week before the House Veterans Affairs Committee to tout a bill she's co-sponsored that would expand rural-based treatment options under a pilot program. The committee also offers audio from the hearing.