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Rolling benefit program - apply through local VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service office
Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant is a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that funds home modifications to help veterans and servicemembers with disabilities live more independently.
Eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities can receive up to $6,800 lifetime, while those with non-service-connected disabilities (who have a 50%+ service-connected rating) can receive up to $2,000 lifetime. Approved modifications may include wheelchair ramps, roll-in showers, handrails, widened doorways, and other structural alterations necessary for medical treatment or disability accommodation.
There is no application deadline, and veterans can apply through their VA prosthetic representative.
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$6,800 will be approved to: Address a service-connected disability Address a compensable disability treated “as if” is a service-connected disability and for which the Veteran entitled to medical services under 38 USC 1710(a)(2)(c) (e.g., disability acquired through treatment or vocational rehabilitation provided by VA) Address a non-service- connected disability, if the beneficiary has a service-connected disability rated at least 50 percent disability ( no combining or combination of disability percentages is allowed ).
$2,000 will be approved to: Address a disability that is not covered above Note: All HISA projects must be medically justified for the service connected disability and/or non-service connected disability. Please contact your local Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to determine your available lifetime HISA benefits. VHA Directive 1173.
14(1) - Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Program Some excluded HISA structural alterations are exterior decking; purchase or installation of spa/ hot tubs/ Jacuzzi type tubs; home security systems; removable equipment or appliances such as portable ramps; porch lifts, and stair glides; and routine repairs as part of regular home maintenance like replacements of roofs, furnaces, or air conditioners.
Use the Facility Locator to contact the local Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service near you for individual inquiries and eligibility information. Learn more about VBA's Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant and the Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant .
Applying for a HISA Benefit When applying for the HISA benefit, a completed HISA application package must include the following: (1) A prescription written or approved by a VA physician which includes: (a) The beneficiary’s name, address and telephone number; (b) A description of the prescribed project, including the area of the home to be improved or structurally altered; type of modification and all alternatives to the modifications; and items requiring installation.
(c) The diagnosis and medical justification for the prescribed improvement or structural alteration. The medical justification should demonstrate the project’s clinical appropriateness, that is, the beneficiary’s clinical needs should support the type of home improvement or structural alterations being prescribed.
(2) A completed and signed VA Form 10-0103, VETERANS APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE In Acquiring Home Improvement and Structural Alterations If applying for an advanced payment, request on application (3) FOR RENTERS: A signed and notarized statement from the owner authorizing the improvement or structural alteration (4) A written itemized estimate of costs for labor, materials, permits, and inspections for the home improvement and structural alteration (5) A color photograph of the unimproved area NOTE: An inspection of the site by VA may be warranted.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Veterans and Servicemembers with service-connected or compensable disabilities requiring home improvements to their primary residence for accessibility. $6,800 for service-connected disabilities or 50%+ rated non-service-connected; $2,000 for other eligible disabilities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $6,800 lifetime (service-connected) or $2,000 (other eligible disabilities) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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