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VA Services Veterans May Not Know About
By USVCP Staff
June 5, 2018

   

For veterans who receive VA care for any condition may also receive prosthetic appliances, equipment and services such as home respiratory therapy, artificial limbs, orthopedic braces and therapeutic shoes, wheelchairs, powered mobility, crutches, canes, walkers, special aids, appliances, optical and electronic devices for visual impairment and other durable medical equipment and supplies. Veterans who are approved for a guide or service dog may also receive service dog benefits including veterinary care and equipment.

   

VA medical services include diagnostic audiology and diagnostic and preventive eye care services. VA will provide hearing aids and eyeglasses to veterans who meet the following conditions:

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  • Veterans with any compensable service-connected disability.
  • Veterans who are former prisoners of war (POWs).
  • Veterans who were awarded a Purple Heart.
  • Veterans in receipt of benefits under Title 39, United States Code (U.S.C.) 1151.
  • Veterans in receipt of an increased pension based on being rated permanently housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance.
  • Veterans with vision or hearing impairment resulting from diseases or the existence of another medical condition for which the veteran is receiving care or services from VHA, or which resulted from treatment of that medical condition, e.g., stroke, polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, vascular disease, geriatric chronic illnesses, toxicity from drugs, ocular photosensitivity from drugs, cataract surgery, and/or other surgeries performed on the eye, ear, or brain resulting in vision or hearing impairment.
  • Veterans with significant functional or cognitive impairment evidenced by deficiencies in the ability to perform activities or daily living, but not including normally occurring visual or hearing impairments. Note: Veterans with normally occurring visual and/or hearing impairments that interfere with their medical care are eligible for eyeglasses and hearing aids.
  • Veterans who have vision or hearing impairment or combined visual and hearing impairments severe enough that it interferes with their ability to participate actively in their own medical treatment.