Automobile Adaptive Equipment Allowance

The mission of the prosthetic sensory aids service psas is to provide comprehensive support to optimize health and independence of the veteran.

Automobile adaptive equipment allowance.

Adaptive equipment a veteran or servicemember who qualifies for the vehicle allowance also qualifies for adaptive equipment unless he or she is blind requires a driver or doesn t have a valid state driver s license or learner s permit. Effective december 1 2018 for clothing allowance and medal of honor pension. These disabilities must be the result of an injury or disease. Veterans are trained through the va driver s rehabilitation program how to safely operate their vehicle on our nation s roadways.

You can apply for the automobile and or the special adaptive equipment grant by completing va form 21 4502 application for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment and submitting it. Automobile and special adaptive equipment grants. Prosthetic sensory aids service psas our mission. 3902 including all state local and other taxes where such are applicable and included in the purchase price and of basic entitlement to necessary adaptive equipment will be provided to.

Learn how to file a claim. Complete va form 21 4502 application for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment and mail to your regional office or. View special allowance rates for past years. Adaptive equipment includes but is not limited to a basic automatic transmission power steering power brakes power window lifts power seats air conditioning equipment when necessary for the health and safety of the veteran and special equipment necessary to assist the eligible person into or out of the automobile or other conveyance.

To support a claim for adaptive equipment the evidence must show that you have a disability as shown above or you have ankylosis of at least one knee or one hip due to service connected disability. 2019 rates effective october 1 2018 for automobile allowance. Other special disability claims. The automobile adaptive equipment aae program permits physically challenged persons to enter exit and or operate a motor vehicle or other conveyance.

Our automotive adaptive equipment grants can help you buy or update a vehicle with special features that enable you to drive. Veteran or service members with certain disabilities can receive a grant to purchase a new or used vehicle. Our vision is to be the premier source of prosthetic and orthotic services sensory aids medical equipment and support services for veterans. Find out if you can get a va automobile allowance if you re a veteran living with a service connected disability that prevents you from driving.

An automobile allowance and adaptive equipment.