Prohibition on certain limitations on access of veterans to care

Section 1703(n) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (3) In applying wait times or access standards under this section for purposes of determining eligibility of a covered veteran for care or services under this section, the Secretary may not determine that the veteran is ineligible for such care or services due solely to the fact that health care providers specified in subsection (c) are unable to provide such care or services in compliance with such wait times or access standards. (4) If multiple options are available to a covered veteran for care or services under this section, the Secretary shall permit the veteran to elect the option that the veteran prefers..