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Guide

How to Apply for a VA-Funded Mobility Chair

Getting a mobility chair through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to navigate the process and get the support you’ve earned.

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What you have to do:

Find your local VA Medical Center 

Contact your local VA Medical Center to start the evaluation process.

Request a mobility evaluation

Request your VA Medical Center for an appointment with Physical Therapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) for a mobility evaluation.

Get Your Evaluation

Your VA clinician will assess your mobility needs.

Tip: When contacting your VA Medical Center, say you’re interested in being evaluated for a VELA Independence Chair, and ask to meet with a provider who handles durable medical equipment (DME) or assistive technology assessments.

VA Orders your VELA Chair

If the VELA Chair is medically appropriate, your VA clinician will write a clinical justification.

Once the the evaluation and clinical justification are complete, the VA’s prosthetics or purchasing department will order the chair for you.

The VELA Chair is available on the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), which simplifies and speeds up the purchasing process.

Enable Me, a VELA Company, FSS Contract Number: 36F79725D0168

Receive Your VELA Chair

Once approved and ordered, your VELA Mobility Chair will be delivered and set up. Our team or the VA will ensure that it’s adjusted properly to meet your needs.

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Tips That Eases the Process

  • Be proactive: Don’t hesitate to follow up with your VA Medical Center if you don’t hear back.
  • Documentation helps: Bring any relevant medical records or previous mobility evaluations to your appointment.
  • Re-evaluations are okay: If your condition changes, you can always request a new evaluation.
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