Veterans Prosthetic Appliances
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
What is Veterans Prosthetic Appliances?
The Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) provides medically prescribed prosthetic and sensory aids to eligible Veterans. These aids include artificial limbs, hearing aids, communication aids, eyeglasses, orthopedic braces and shoes, wheelchairs, crutches and canes.
If you need a prosthetic appliance, your VA doctor will prescribe one for you.
Administration
Veterans Prosthetic Appliances is administered by Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Program Requirements
In order to be eligible for VA benefits and services both of the following must apply:
- Your discharge status must be a condition other than dishonorable, unless an exception is made by a VA Regional Office.
- You must have a service connected disability, injury or illness which results in the need for prosthetic aid.
Prosthetics is part of the Medical Benefits Package. You must be enrolled in the VA health care system (or qualify based on one of the exceptions in the law). Go to "Medical Benefits Package" to see the program requirements.
Application Details
What is the application process for Veterans Prosthetic Appliances?
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.