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VA - Health Care - Services and Aids for Blind Veterans

Managing Agency Veterans Health Administration (VHA) http://www.va.gov/health

Program Description

VA provides personal and social adjustment programs and medical or health-related services for eligible blinded veterans at selected VA Medical Centers maintaining blind rehabilitation centers.

Assistance comes in many forms. Services include training, counseling, and the provision of assistive technology such as magnification devices and adapted computers.

General Program Requirements

Blind veterans' services are part of the Medical Benefits Package.

You must be enrolled in the VA health care system or be eligible based on one of the exceptions in the law.

Please visit the Basic Medical Benefits Package for Veterans program for more information.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information

Some information can be found at: http://www.va.gov/BLINDREHAB/index.asp

Comprehensive information can be found at: http://www1.va.gov/blindrehab/

When you get to the site, notice the links on the left column.

At this site, Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) coordinators are listed with their facility location and telephone numbers for contact purposes.

Additional questions can be addressed to Blind Rehabilitation Service at: 202-273-8483