As the disease progresses, home modifications can be important to maintaining independent living and easing the burden of caregiving – for example, you may need to adapt your house to make it wheelchair accessible. The VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants  are available to veterans with ALS and can facilitate home modifications or purchases.

Having a wheelchair accessible van makes getting to and from appointments and other outings easier for all. The VA’s Automobile Grant provides financial assistance to purchase a new or used automobile to accommodate a disability for a veteran.

If extra help is needed to care for a veteran living with ALS, the Aide and Attendance Allowance will assist in covering the cost to hire in caregivers.

If you need assistance accessing these benefits, we encourage you to contact your VA clinic team, your local ALS Association Chapter or the veterans’ service organization of your choice (e.g., Paralyzed Veterans of America, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans).

For more information on home care benefits for veterans, refer to this information developed in partnership with Maxim Healthcare Services:

• Getting Your Veteran with ALS the Benefits They Deserve
• You Deserve These Benefits as a Veteran with ALS