Program Description
There is a one-time payment by VA of not greater
than $11,000 toward the purchase of an automobile or other transportation.
VA pays for adaptive equipment, or for repair, replacement, and
reinstallation of automobile equipment required because of disability. These
payments may be made multiple times during the veteran's
life.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you
must have one of the following disabilities that are the result of injury or
disease incurred or aggravated during active service:
- loss, or permanent
use of use, of at least one foot or hand;
or,
-
serious permanent impairment of vision of both eyes.
If you have ankylosis (stiff or
immobile joint) of at least one knee or hip due to a service-connected
disability, you may qualify for adaptive equipment, without the automobile
grant.
You can qualify even if you’re
still on active duty. If you’re a veteran, your discharge must have been
given under other than dishonorable
conditions.
There is no requirement as
to length of service.
National Guard and
Reserve members who were activated for federal military service and later
separated are considered to be veterans.
Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and
veterans, once
discharged..
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To find out if you’re eligible for this benefit,
you must first complete a the form, “Application for Automobile or Other
Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment.” (VA Form 21-4502). VA can send the form
if you call 1-800-827-1000.
You can
download the form at
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/.
Additional
information on this program may be obtained from the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs, at:,BR>
http://www.vba.va.gov/benefit_facts/index.htm#service-connected-info
Managing Agency
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
http://www.vba.va.gov
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