Consideration under Veterans Community Care Program of veteran preference for care, continuity of care, and need for caregiver or attendant

(a) In general Section 1703(d)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (F) During the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Dignity in Veterans Aging Act of 2025— (i) in the case of a covered veteran seeking extended care services— (I) the preference of the covered veteran for where, when, and how to seek such services; and (II) whether the covered veteran requests or requires the assistance of a caregiver or attendant when seeking such services; and (ii) continuity of care.. (b) Treatment of sunset In the case of a veteran who is a covered veteran under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, and who is receiving extended care services pursuant to subparagraph (F) of subsection (d)(2) of such section, the veteran may continue to receive such care or services until the end of the episode of care notwithstanding the termination date specified in such subparagraph.