Assistive Equipment / Durable Medical Goods / Prosthetics - Veterans | United States Department Of Veterans Affairs

810 Vermont Ave. Nw, Washington, DC 20420

Eligibility

Serves eligible veterans. The VA urges all veterans to enroll 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 who served on active duty. The level of benefits granted will depend on when the Veteran served and the nature and duration of their service.

Hours

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

(800) 827-1000

Voice

(202) 273-5400

Voice

https://www.prosthetics.va.gov

Application process

Veterans should register for VA health benefits before they seek service, if they have not already done so (Veterans can apply in-person at any VA Hospital or business office). Phone for information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Veterans who need more assistance with determining their eligibility for these services should contact their County Veterans Service Commission for Benefits Assistance or if preferred, other agencies that provide it (search term: Benefits and Services Assistance*Veterans).

Fees

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

Service area

United States

Description

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

What's Here

Cushioning/Support Devices Computer Input Aids Voice/Audio Output Aids Hospital Beds Veterans Home Barrier Removal Grants Prosthetic Devices Ostomy Supplies Daily Living Aids Seating/Positioning Aids Speech Aids Computer Display/Output Aids Orthopedic/Orthotic Devices Mobility Aids Incontinence Supplies

Providing organization

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.