Veterans Prosthetic Appliances
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Program Description
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) provides medically prescribed prosthetic and sensory aids to eligible Veterans. These aids include artificial limbs, hearing aids, communication aids, eyeglasses, orthopedic braces and shoes, wheelchairs, crutches and canes.
If you need a prosthetic appliance, your VA doctor will prescribe one for you.
Program Requirements
Prosthetics is part of the Medical Benefits Package.
You must be enrolled in the VA health care system (or qualify based on one of the exceptions in the law). Go to “Medical Benefits Package” to see the program requirements.
Generally, in order to receive VA benefits and services the Veteran/Servicemember’s character of discharge or service must be under other than dishonorable conditions (e.g., honorable, under honorable conditions, general). However, individuals receiving undesirable, bad conduct, and other types of dishonorable discharges may qualify for VA benefits depending on a determination made by VA.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Contact Information
Visit VA Location Finder to locate your nearest VA health care facility.
For more information, visit Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services or contact the prosthetic representative at the nearest VA medical center or outpatient clinic.
To apply for additional benefits and view your benefit status, open an eBenefits Premium account. eBenefits is a one-stop source for information on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services. With a free Premium level eBenefits account, Veterans, Servicemembers and their family members can conduct self-service transactions such as checking compensation and pension claim status information, enrolling in GI Bill, and obtaining copies of civil service preference letters, military records (DD214), and other personal information. For further information and to register for a free Premium level account, visit the eBenefits website.
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