ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT / DURABLE MEDICAL GOODS / PROSTHETICS - VETERANS | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Provides adaptive equipment to aid in mobility and daily tasks; provides custom-designed artificial limbs to those who need them. Provides durable medical equipment (hospital beds, lifts, etc.). Provides home modifications to make the home more accessible such as: ramp installation, lowered counters, widened doors, and accessible bathroom features.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm

Fax

(216) 707-6474

Application process

Veterans should register for VA health benefits before they seek service, if they have not already done so. Phone for information or an appointment M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Veterans may initiate service at sites that are owned by the hospital system that they are enrolled with; those who wish to be served by a location outside of their hospital system will need a referral from their primary care physician.

Fee

Free for some veterans, other veterans may have to pay fees, co-pays etc.; May have secondary insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance

Eligibility

Serves eligible veterans. The VA urges all veterans to apply to determine basic eligibility. A veteran includes any person who served in active military service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable as well as active duty veterans and reservists/national guardsmen called to active duty who completed their entire period of duty. The level of benefits granted will depend on when the Veteran served and the nature and duration of their service. Veterans who need more assistance with determining their eligibility for these services should look into agencies and programs that offer Benefits Assistance (search term: Benefits Assistance*Veterans).

Agency info

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Administers the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and their dependents, and the beneficiaries of veterans. Advocates for America's veterans and their families to ensure that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials.