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Automobiles and Adaptive Equipment for Disabled Veterans and Servicemembers
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have one of the following disabilities as a result of injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active service:
- Loss, or permanent loss of use, of at least one foot; OR
- Loss, or permanent loss of use, of at least one hand; OR
- Permanent impairment of vision of both eyes to a certain degree; OR
- Severe burn injuries resulting from deep, partial, or full thickness burns that cause contracture or limits motion of one or more extremities that preclude effective operation of automobile
If you have ankylosis (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 for adaptive equipment even if you are still on active duty.
Your service length is not considered when the VA determines your eligibility.
National Guard and Reserve members who were activated for Federal military service and later separated are Veterans.
Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are considered active duty members and Veterans, once discharged.
For instructions on how to apply, please visit VA's Compensation 'How to Apply' page.
To complete an application, use VA Form 21-4502, "Application for Automobile or Other Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment."
If you have any questions, visit the Ask VA (AVA) website to ask a question electronically.
