An Illinois advisory board has voted to recommend that irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis, and migraines be added to the list of qualifying conditions in the state's medical marijuana program.
The board also voted to recommend that post-traumatic stress disorder among military veterans be added to the list.
Board member Jim Champion, is a military veteran. He announced the unanimous decision of the board, saying he's "very, very proud."
The vote at a public hearing in Chicago is one of several votes expected Monday on various conditions submitted by public petition. Board members earlier voted against adding diabetes and anxiety to the list. They said anxiety was too broad, but left open the possibility of adding severe anxiety to the list in the future.
The board includes patients, nurses, doctors and a pharmacist. It will make recommendations to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
