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Sec. 2 · S. 5629

Right of veterans to second opinion in receipt of care furnished by Department of Veterans Affairs

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(a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that any veteran who receives health care under the laws administered by the Secretary may request a second opinion after the receipt of such care and the Secretary, upon such request, shall provide to the veteran— (1) a referral to another health care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs; or (2) a referral to a non-Department provider in the community, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (b) Costs All costs associated with providing a second opinion under subsection (a) shall be borne by the Department.