The Larry Barrett Veterans' Memory Care Act of 2025 modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to better serve veterans seeking extended care services, such as memory care for those with cognitive decline. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to consider a veteran's personal preferences about where and how they receive care, whether they need a caregiver or attendant, and the importance of continuity of care when approving service requests. Additionally, the legislation creates an expedited approval process that requires the VA to approve certain Veterans Care Agreements within 30 days for veterans who live more than an hour away from VA facilities and prefer care from non-VA providers, with the VA providing temporary in-home care services during the approval period. These provisions are set to run for three years, though veterans currently receiving services under these rules can continue until their episode of care ends. The bill primarily affects veterans needing extended care services and their families by expanding care options and reducing wait times for approval of community-based care arrangements.
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