Wounded Warrior Access Act

The Wounded Warrior Access Act (HR 1226) amends veterans' benefits law to allow veterans and their representatives to electronically request certain records from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill requires the VA to establish a secure online system for these requests, with a 10-day confirmation deadline and 120-day timeline for providing requested records in the format chosen by the requestor. It also mandates that VA websites display warnings about unapproved representatives and provide links to resources for finding recognized representatives, with information available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Tagalog. The law does not authorize additional funding for these changes, directly affecting veterans navigating the VA system who need to access their records or seek representation for benefits claims.