Veterans & Military · Surprise rank #117
Service-Connected Disability? VA Can Put Up to $27,075 Toward a Vehicle—Plus Adaptations
VA Automobile Allowance + adaptive equipment
Who
Veterans or service members with a qualifying service-connected disability, such as certain loss of use of hands or feet, severe vision loss, severe burns or ALS; hip or knee ankylosis can qualify for adaptive equipment only.
What to do
Start here: Apply through VA before buying the vehicle or equipment. For the automobile allowance, apply online or submit VA Form 21-4502; for adaptive equipment, use VA Form 10-1394 through a VA medical center prosthetics representative.
Eligibility: Specific service-connected disability rules apply. VA approval is required before buying the vehicle or equipment.
What you get
Qualifying veterans with certain service-connected disabilities can receive money toward a specially equipped vehicle and may also qualify for adaptive-equipment grants.
Benefit: Up to $27,074.99 toward a specially equipped vehicle under the current allowance, plus qualifying adaptive equipment.
Possible value: Up to $27,074.99 for the vehicle allowance, plus qualifying adaptation costs.
Good to know
Important: VA approval must come before you buy the vehicle or adaptive equipment. The vehicle allowance is paid to the seller, and not every service-connected disability qualifies for the vehicle allowance itself.
Availability: Active; apply before purchasing the vehicle or adaptive equipment.
Why people miss it: Many veterans know about monthly disability compensation but not the separate vehicle allowance and adaptive-equipment benefits.
Sources reviewed: Aug 10, 2026