The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers assistance to Veterans are unable to return to the workforce because of service-related disabilities that require intensive rehabilitation. The VA’s Independent Living Services provides Veterans access to services that will help them live independently and recover enough to eventually return to work. Veterans can receive up to 24 months of support.
Services include:
- Counseling and evaluation services to identify living goals and needs
- Information and referral to health care services, family counseling, community living support, and special equipment
- Consultations with doctors, rehabilitation engineers and therapists who can assess independent living needs
- Information and assistance applying for home modification grants like the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grants
You can find more information on the VA’s website about Independent Living Services. If you have an elder law attorney who specializes in Veterans’ benefits, your attorney may be able to assist you with applying for services you may be eligible for under the VA’s Independent Living Services program.
