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Health Benefits: 877-222-VETS (8387)

Other VA Benefits: 800-827-1000

Homeless Services: 877-424-3838

Health Benefits

www.va.gov/healthbenefits

Start here to learn what VA health benefits you are eligible for and apply for care.

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Compensated Work Therapy

www.cwt.va.gov

A vocational rehabilitation program to match and support work-ready veterans in competitive jobs.

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Disease Prevention

www.prevention.va.gov

Advocating for health promotion, disease prevention, and health education for our nation’s Veterans.

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Homeless Services

www.va.gov/homeless

To end Veteran homelessness within the next five years, VA offers a variety of resources, programs and benefits to assist Veterans who are homeless.

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Mental Health

www.mentalhealth.va.gov

Maintaining and improving the health and well-being of Veterans through excellence in health care, social services, education, and research.

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Mesothelioma & Medical Care Programs for Veterans

www.simmonsfirm.com/mesothelioma/veterans/healthcare-resources/

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Mobile Apps

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/index.asp

Mobile applications (apps) provide self-help, education, and support following trauma. We also have treatment companion apps, for use with a health care provider, to make treatment easier.

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MyHealtheVet

www.myhealth.va.gov

Anywhere, anytime Internet access to VA health care information and services.

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National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

www.ptsd.va.gov

VA’s center of excellence for research and education on the prevention, understanding, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Rehabilitation Services and Prosthetic Services

https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/

VA's Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services is responsible for the national policies and programs for medical rehabilitation, prosthetic and sensory aids services that promote the health, independence, and quality of life for Veterans with disabilities.

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Rural Health

www.ruralhealth.va.gov

Improving access and quality of care for Veterans living in rural areas.

 

Substance Abuse Programs

www.mentalhealth.va.gov/substanceabuse.asp

Treatments addressing problems related to substance use, from unhealthy use of alcohol to life-threatening addictions.

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VA Mobile App Store

https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/

Here you will find access to dozens of apps, including those created specifically for Veterans.

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VA eBenefits

https://www.va.gov/

Apply for benefits, download your DD 214, view your benefits status and payment history

For questions/updates on the status of your benefits or if the website is offline, call 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551)

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Veterans Crisis Line

veteranscrisisline.net

The Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 1-800-273-8255 and press 1) is a toll-free, confidential phone support line that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders.

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Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VocRehab)

https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/index.asp

For those with 20% or more veteran disability, you may be eligible to receive additional assistance even after exhausting Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits.  Job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job-seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.

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Women Veterans Health Care

www.womenshealth.va.gov

Implementing positive changes in providing care for all women Veterans.

Mobility/Disability products

You won't want to miss this!:

Quality of Life Plus Program

www.qlplus.org

QL Plus partners with college engineering students to design and build individualized assistive technology for disabled veterans and first responders. There is no charge to the Challenger (veteran/first responder) for this program. Go to their website to apply to be a Challenger.

Find more Mobility/disability products and programs:

 

Accidentally Accessible

https://accidentallyaccessible.com/

VIDEO- Obi is a revolutionary dining device for individuals who lack upper extremity function - https://youtu.be/8aZqNtxNNtQ

VIDEO- NeoMano is a wearable robotic glove - https://youtu.be/UzOJ1KFZBZs

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Adapt Solutions

https://www.adaptsolutions.com/products/

Designed for the driver and front passenger positions in Minivans, Pickup Trucks, SUV’s and some Crossovers with no structural modification to your vehicle. Manufactured in Canada.

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Easy Stand

https://easystand.com/

Since 1987, Altimate Medical and its EasyStand brand has lead the standing industry by creating unsurpassed standing technology for those with disabilities.

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AMF-Bruns of America

http://www.amfbrunsamerica.com/

AMF-Bruns of America manufactures wheelchair securement products and occupied restraint systems for the safe transportation of people with limited mobility. We invented the world’s first 4-point retractor wheelchair anchoring system.

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AMS Vans

https://www.amsvans.com/

AMS Vans is one of the largest wheelchair accessible vehicle manufacturer and mobility dealers in the nation. AMS Vans offers much more than just low-prices on quality handicap vans, we feature a robust inventory of van conversions, affordable short- or long-term handicap van rentals, including installation and trade-in opportunities.

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BraunAbility

braunability.com

No one likes a one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why at BraunAbility, we give you the widest selection of mobility products and wheelchair accessible vehicles in the industry. Manufactured in Winamac, Indiana. USA.

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Convaid

https://www.convaid.com/

Convaid offers a wide range of convenient, made to order, compact folding wheelchairs.

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Fold & Go Electric Wheelchairs

https://www.foldandgowheelchairs.com/militaryfirst-responder-discount-program/

We are very excited to bring this electric Weather-PROOF Wheelchair to our customers. Manufactured in Texas, USA.

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Great American Mobility

http://txmobility.com/ComplexR&M.html

Technology gives the user the freedom to change from the sitting to standing position when desired; independently completing activities with ease.

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Ki Mobility

https://www.kimobility.com/

It didn't just happen. We designed it this way.  Manufactured in Wisconsin, USA.

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LevoUSA

https://levousa.com/

As the original standing wheelchair company, they are proud to offer the most complete line of standing wheelchairs, from fully manual to fully electric models. manufactured in Switzerland.

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Matia Robotics

https://matiarobotics.com/

We are Matia Robotics, a company focused on improving the quality of life for people with walking disabilities.

Manufactured in  Salt Lake City, UT. USA.

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LiftKar PC

http://www.mobilitylifter.com/

The Battery Powered Portable Stair Climber

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Mobility Works

https://www.mobilityworks.com/

Large Selection of Wheelchair Vans

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NuMotion

https://www.numotion.com/products-services/adults

Adult Wheelchairs & Products-Our complex mobility solutions are tailored to your body and your needs.

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PerMobil

https://permobilus.com/products/power-wheelchairs-by-permobil/

Your world isn’t one-dimensional. Your seat elevator shouldn’t be either

 

PHOENIX Medical Exoskeleton

https://www.suitx.com/phoenix-medical-exoskeleton

The PHOENIX Medical Exoskeleton is the world's lightest and most advanced exoskeleton designed to help people with mobility disorders to be upright and mobile. 

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Prairie View Industries 

http://pviramps.com/

PVI manufactures one of the highest quality ramps available on the market today. Products are tested to a 3X safety factor making them pound for pound, the strongest and lightest ramps you can find.

We are proud to say our product lines are Made in Fairbury, Nebraska. USA.

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Quantum Rehab

https://www.quantumrehab.com/

World’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products.

Lift chairs are assembled in Mississippi. Quantum,scooters and jazzy's are assembled in Duryea, PA. USA.

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ReWalk Robotics Inc.

https://rewalk.com

a range of products that facilitate the continuum of care/home therapy for veterans. ReWalk has a partnership with the VA, so all products are free to appropriate veterans.

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ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton     

https://rewalk.com/rewalk-personal-3/

Powered exoskeleton that provides powered hip and knee motion to enable individuals with spinal cord injuries to stand upright, walk and turn.

 

Myocycle FES cycle for home use

https://rewalk.com/resource-center/neurorehab_solutions/

FES cycling provides an accessible form of exercise for individuals with limitations in the ability to participate in other forms of exercise to evoke both the physical and psychological benefits that exercise can have. It empowers veterans to take control of their health and get therapy they need from the comfort of home. 

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Rex Bionics

https://www.rexbionics.com/

REX is the world's first hands-free, self-supporting Robotic Device for rehabilitation and movement therapy. Manufactured in New Zealand.

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RoWheels

https://www.rowheels.com/

The world’s first ‘Therapeutic Wheelchair Technology’- ROWHEELS products use a unique and ergonomic rowing motion

Manufactured in Madison, Wisconsin. USA.

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Spinergy

https://www.spinergy.com/

Spinergy, Inc. is committed to offering a great wheel that will change your life day in and day out. 

Located in Carlsbad, CA. USA.

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Stealth Products

https://www.stealthproducts.com/

Stealth's product line now includes: Head and Body Support/Positioning, Joystick Mounts, Trays, Seating, and Pediatric Mobility products.  Assembled in Burnet, Texas. USA.

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Sunrise Medical

https://www.sunrisemedical.com/

Sunrise Medical is one of the world leaders in the development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters and both standard and customized seating and positioning systems.

 

UPnRIDE Robotics

https://upnride.com/

Far more than a wheelchair-Safe mobility outdoors & indoors while standing or sitting Auto-balancing assures safe driving even on slopes. Manufactured in North America and Canada.

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