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Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of

Title II: Education and Economic Opportunity

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The Department of Veterans Affairs will now officially include medically necessary modifications to vehicles, such as ramps, lifts, and adapted seating, as part of its medical services. This means veterans can receive support for changes that help them use cars more easily due to medical needs.

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Section Text · Sec. 204.
(I)

The provision of any medically necessary automobile adaptations for driver or passenger use, including—

(i)

ramp and kneeling systems;

(ii)

raised doors or lowered floors;

(iii)

raised roofs;

(iv)

air conditioning;

(v)

occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts;

(vi)

ingress or egress accessibility modifications;

(vii)

wheelchair tiedowns; and

(viii)

adapted seating.