US HB7112

Secretary of Veterans Affairs must inform veterans of 10 enumerated rights including access to VA or VA-authorized health care providers, treatment with respect and dignity, informed consent, awareness of available benefits, protection from retaliation, privacy protections, grievance redress, transparent communication on claims status, and fair appeal hearings

VA must integrate these rights into all policies, directives, patient-facing materials, and employee training programs, with annual training required for all Department employees

Within 180 days of enactment, rights information must be accessible through the VA's official mobile application and eBenefits portal, and displayed prominently at all VA facilities and on the Department website

Each VA medical facility must designate a patient advocate or ombudsman to conduct annual internal audits assessing compliance with veterans' rights, including review of satisfaction surveys and grievance resolution timeliness

Bill does not create new causes of action for damages or judicially enforceable rights beyond existing Federal law, nor alter statutory eligibility requirements for VA care or benefits