To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill clarifies that medically necessary automobile adaptations are covered VA medical services. It provides an explicit list of covered modifications including ramps, raised roofs, mobility lifts, wheelchair tiedowns, and adapted seating for both drivers and passengers.
Who Benefits and How
Disabled veterans benefit from clear, codified coverage for vehicle modifications they need for mobility and independence. Automobile adaptation manufacturers and installers benefit from expanded, clearly defined VA coverage for their products and services.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The VA may face increased costs from clearly defined coverage expectations. A pay-for provision extends pension payment limits by about 10 months (to September 2032) to help offset costs.
Key Provisions
- Explicitly lists 8 categories of automobile adaptations covered as VA medical services
- Covers adaptations for both driver and passenger use (not just drivers)
- Includes ramps, raised doors/roofs, air conditioning, mobility lifts, wheelchair tiedowns, and adapted seating
- Contains pay-for provision extending pension limits to offset costs
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Clarifies that medically necessary automobile adaptations for disabled veterans are included in VA medical services, providing an explicit list of covered modifications.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Codify specific automobile adaptations as VA medical services to ensure coverage clarity"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Disabled veterans needing vehicle modifications
- Automobile adaptation manufacturers/installers
Likely Burden Bearers
- VA (potentially expanded costs for clearly defined benefits)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
We use a combination of our own taxonomy and classification in addition to large language models to assess meaning and potential beneficiaries. High confidence means strong textual evidence. Always verify with the original bill text.
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