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HISA Grants (Home Improvement and Structural Alterations)

These are total lifetime amount grants of either $2,000 or $6,800 to any veteran who qualifies for modifying the home for disability. They are awarded through the local regional medical center prosthetics department. The veteran must be enrolled in VA health care and receive a prescription from the health care provider for this grant. The grant money comes from the veteran's local regional medical center budget.

HISA Grant Amounts

Total lifetime amount HISA benefit up to $6,800 may be provided for veterans and service members who have a service connected condition rated 50% or more service connected.

Lifetime benefit up to $2,000 may be provided for Veterans who have a non-service connected condition under certain criteria or who are eligible for aid and attendance or housebound benefits

Applying for a HISA

Grant The veteran must be registered with VA health care. In order to receive a HISA grant, the Veteran must first have a prescription from a VA physician in the VA health care system. This must include:

-The diagnosis with medical justification

-The Veteran's name, address, SSN, and phone number(s)

To apply, the Veteran must first provide:

A completed VA Form 10-0103

If a leased or rented property, written permission from the owner

Quotes from at least 1 contractor, to include:

- The contractors name, address, telephone, and Federal tax ID number or social security number

- The Veteran's name, address, and telephone number

- Plans and drawings

-An itemized list of estimated materials, cost, and labor cost

- A picture of the work site prior to construction