How much does the VA pay for a wheelchair van?

The VA Automobile Allowance provides a one-time payment of up to $27,074.99 toward the purchase of a car, truck, or van for eligible disabled veterans (rate effective October 1, 2025; the VA adjusts it each October). This benefit can be applied to both new and used accessible vehicles.

What adaptive equipment does the VA cover?

In addition to the vehicle purchase allowance, the VA pays for adaptive equipment required because of the veteran's disability — including hand controls, left-foot accelerators, ramp and lift systems, and wheelchair securement. These equipment payments can be renewed throughout the veteran's life.

How do I apply for VA automobile assistance in Texas?

Contact your nearest VA regional office or VA medical center, or visit va.gov. You will need a prescription from a VA physician and documentation of your service-connected disability. Access 2 Mobility in Tyler, TX works directly with veterans and can help coordinate the paperwork for your accessible vehicle purchase.

Can I use VA benefits to buy a used wheelchair van?

Yes. The VA Automobile Allowance can be applied toward a pre-owned wheelchair van, not just new vehicles. Ask Access 2 Mobility about current pre-owned inventory that qualifies.

VA Benefits for Veterans

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Automobile Allowance

VA benefits that put
mobility equipment
in your hands.

Disabled Veterans may qualify for a one-time automobile allowance and adaptive equipment — paid by the VA directly to the dealer. We help East Texas Veterans sort out which programs fit and handle the dealer side of the paperwork.

Call (903) 592-6760 Check eligibility →

FY 2026 Rate

Automobile Allowance

Veterans may receive up to

$27,074.99

toward a specially equipped vehicle

Rates adjust every October 1. Check VA’s current special benefit allowance rates before you plan a purchase.

21-4502Vehicle allowance form

10-1394Adaptive equipment form

Eligibility

Five conditions that qualify you

The allowance is for Veterans with a service-connected disability (or one treated as service-connected under 38 U.S.C. 1151) that includes at least one of these. Meet any one and you can apply.

Loss, or permanent loss of use, of one or both feetIncludes amputation or non-function due to the service-connected condition.
Loss, or permanent loss of use, of one or both handsIncluding limitations that prevent operating standard vehicle controls.
Permanent decreased vision in both eyes20/200 or less in your better eye with glasses, or peripheral vision reduced to 20 degrees or less.
A severe burn injuryBurns causing contracture that limits motion and precludes operating a vehicle.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)ALS qualifies when service connected.

Ankylosis (an immobile joint) in one or both knees or hips qualifies you for the adaptive equipment grant only, not the vehicle allowance. You can apply before or after discharge, and length of service doesn’t matter.

How to apply

Three steps from claim to keys

The one rule that catches people out: the VA must approve your claim before you buy. We walk through every step with you.

Get your rating on record

Your condition must be rated service connected first. If you haven’t filed yet, start with a disability compensation claim on VA.gov. Texas Veterans Commission counselors help with claims free of charge.

Apply before you buy

Apply online at VA.gov or mail VA Form 21-4502. If approved, the VA returns the authorized form to you. For adaptive equipment, take Form 10-1394 to your VA medical center’s prosthetics representative.

The VA pays the dealer directly

Bring the approved form to the dealer — no out-of-pocket reimbursement cycle. The seller sends the VA the claim form and an itemized invoice, and you take delivery. That paperwork is the part we handle every week.

Beyond the vehicle

Six more VA benefits to know

Most Veterans qualify for more than one program. We help you figure out which ones apply.

SAH Home Grant

Specially Adapted Housing — build or modify a home to live independently.

$126,526

FY 2026 maximum · SHA variant up to $25,350

HISA Grant

Home Improvements & Structural Alterations — ramps, doorways, bathroom access.

$6,800

lifetime, service-connected · $2,000 otherwise

Wheelchairs & Scooters

Provided through VA Prosthetic & Sensory Aids when a VA clinician prescribes them.

No cost when prescribed

We’re a VA-approved vendor

Clothing Allowance

Annual payment when a prosthetic or orthopedic device damages your clothing.

$1,053.19

per year · rate effective Dec 1, 2025

Aid & Attendance

Extra monthly pension for Veterans who need help with daily activities.

Added to monthly pension

Surviving spouses may qualify

PACT Act

Expanded eligibility for toxic exposure — burn pits, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune.

Denied before? File again

Eligibility widened substantially

Texas VA locations

Where to get help in person

The Tyler clinic is minutes from our showroom. Regional medical centers handle prosthetics and adaptive equipment authorizations.

Closest to us

Tyler Centennial VA Clinic

428 Centennial Parkway
Tyler, TX 75703

903-266-5900 Clinic details

Dallas VA Medical Center

4500 S. Lancaster Road
Dallas, TX 75216

800-849-3597 VA North Texas

Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center

1201 East 9th Street
Bonham, TX 75418

800-924-8387 VA North Texas

El Paso VA Medical Center

5001 North Piedras
El Paso, TX 79930

915-564-6100 El Paso VA

Find every VA location on VA.gov →

Need a hand?

Not sure where to start?

We help East Texas Veterans every week — figuring out which programs fit, coordinating the VA’s dealer paperwork, and installing the adaptive equipment the VA pays for. One call gets you a real person in Tyler.

(903) 592-6760

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat by appointment · Tyler, TX

Dollar figures are FY 2026 rates published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; the VA adjusts them each October and December. Informational only — not affiliated with the VA. For free accredited claims help, contact the Texas Veterans Commission.