Health Records Enhancement Act

This bill would let a deceased veteran’s health record be updated with helpful details after they pass away. A person the veteran picked ahead of time—or, if none was picked, an immediate family member—could add observed health conditions and other relevant information. These updates can only add to the record; they cannot change or overwrite what’s already there. The Defense Department and VA would have to put this system in place within one year and offer a clear way for veterans to choose their designee.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Deceased veterans, their chosen designee, or their immediate family members.
• What changes: Allowed to add observed health conditions and other relevant info to the veteran’s record; additions cannot modify existing entries.
• When: The VA and DoD must set this up within one year of the law taking effect and provide a process for designating a person in advance.