Health care
VA Prosthetics and Sensory Aids
Artificial limbs, wheelchairs, home oxygen, orthotics, mobility aids and home medical equipment for an enrolled veteran who needs them, prescribed by a VA clinician.
Also called: prosthetics, wheelchair, artificial limb, orthotics, PSAS, HISA grant.
For: Veteran or service member.
Where it applies
Applies in states and territories.
VA's Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service supplies prosthetic and orthotic devices, wheelchairs and scooters, home oxygen, communication aids, home dialysis equipment and other medical equipment to enrolled veterans whose VA clinician prescribes them. The device does not have to be for a service-connected condition.
The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant pays for changes to a home, such as ramps, roll-in showers and widened doors, that are medically necessary. The lifetime limit is higher for a service-connected condition or a rating of 50% or more than for other veterans; VetTOC has not stated the amounts, so ask the prosthetics office.
A veteran with a service-connected loss of a limb may also qualify for the clothing and automobile allowances, written in their own entries.
Thresholds
| Gate | Rule |
|---|---|
| Enrolled and prescribed | The veteran must be enrolled in VA health care and the item prescribed by a VA clinician. |
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Disclaimer
VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.