; and (ii) within 28 days (or such shorter period as the Secretary may prescribe) of the date of request for such an appointment unless a later date has been agreed to by the veteran in consultation with a health care provider of the veteran. (2) For the purposes of determining the eligibility of a covered veteran for care or services under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not take into consideration the availability of telehealth appointments from the Department when determining whether the Department is able to furnish such care or services in a manner that complies with the eligibility access standards under such paragraph. (3) In the case of a covered veteran who has had an appointment with a health care provider of the Department canceled by the Department for a reason other than the request of the veteran, in calculating a wait time for a subsequent appointment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall calculate such wait time from the date of the request for the original, canceled appointment. (4) If a veteran agrees to a longer average drive time or a later date under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall document the agreement to such longer average drive time or later date in the electronic health record of the veteran and provide the veteran a copy of such documentation. Such copy may be provided electronically. (b) Application The Secretary shall ensure that the eligibility access standards established under subsection (a) apply— (1) to all care and services within the medical benefits package of the Department to which a covered veteran is eligible under section 1703 of this title, excluding nursing home care