Form VA Form 21-4502 VA Form 21-4502 Application for Automobile or other Conveyance and Adapt

OMB Approved No. 2900-0067
Respondent Burden: 15 minutes
1A.VA FILE NUMBER

1B. VETERAN’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

APPLICATION FOR AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER CONVEYANCE
AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT (UNDER 38 U.S.C. 3901-3904)

NOTE: Please read the "Information and Instructions" on the reverse before you fill out this form.
SECTION I - APPLICATION (To be completed by veteran or serviceperson)
NOTE: A serviceperson planning early release should give both present military address and planned address following release from active duty, in Item 3.
2. FIRST NAME - MIDDLE NAME - LAST NAME

3. ADDRESS (No. and Street or rural route, City or P.O., State and Zip Code)

4. BRANCH OF SERVICE
MARINE
AIR
ARMY
NAVY
CORPS
FORCE
6A. PLACE OF ENTRY INTO ACTIVE DUTY

COAST
GUARD
6B. DATE

5. ARE YOU ON ACTIVE DUTY?
OTHER
(Specify)
YES
NO
6C. PLACE OF RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY (If applicable)
6D. DATE

7A. HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR VA DISABILITY
7B. DATE
8. LOCATION OF VA OFFICE WHICH NOW HAS YOUR FILE (If known)
COMPENSATION? (If "Yes,"give place)
YES
NO
9. TYPE OF CONVEYANCE APPLIED FOR (Check one)
STATION
OTHER
AUTOMOBILE
WAGON
VAN
TRUCK
(Specify)
10. HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR AN AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER CONVEYANCE? (This is a once-per-lifetime grant)
YES

NO (If "Yes,"give date and place)

I hereby apply for the conveyance checked in Item 9 above and the equipment required because of my disability. I agree that before
operating the vehicle I shall hereafter apply to the proper authority for the necessary license to operate it. If I am unable to qualify for a
license, I certify that a person licensed to operate a similar vehicle in the state of my residence will operate the vehicle for me. I further
certify that VA has not previously paid an automobile grant on my behalf.
12. DATE SIGNED

11. SIGNATURE OF VETERAN OR SERVICEPERSON

13. TELEPHONE NUMBERS (Include Area Code)
A. DAYTIME
B. EVENING

SECTION II - CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (To be completed by VA)
QUALIFYING DISABILITIES (Check appropriate box(es))
14A. LOSS OF FOOT

14B. LOSS OF HAND

RIGHT
BOTH
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
BOTH
15. PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT OF VISION
CENTRAL VISUAL ACUITY 20/200 OR LESS IN THE BETTER EYE
WITH CORRECTIVE GLASSES

14C. PERMANENT LOSS OF USE OF FOOT
RIGHT

BOTH

LEFT

14D. PERMANENT LOSS OF USE OF HAND
RIGHT

LEFT

BOTH

CONTRACTION OF THE PERIPHERAL FIELD OF VISION TO 20 DEGREES
OR LESS IN THE BETTER EYE

16. Authorization for Allowance for Automobile or Other Conveyance: The above-named applicant is eligible under 38 U.S.C.
3901-3904 to purchase the automobile or conveyance shown in Item 9, subject to certain payment limitations. VA cannot pay more
than the rate in effect when VA receives the claim for payment from the seller. The allowance includes applicable taxes when included
in the purchase price. The allowance does not include payment for any adaptive equipment specified for the qualifying disabilities.
Adaptive Equipment: The cost of adaptive equipment and its installation may be reimbursed. Adaptive equipment is not provided if
the claimant is blind, requires a driver, or doesn’t have a valid State driver’s license or learner’s permit. See the attached list for the
adaptive equipment that is authorized for the qualifying disabilities shown above. All additional add-on equipment must be approved by
VA.
I CERTIFY THAT the veteran has not previously received an allowance for automobile or other conveyance under
38 U.S.C. 3901-3904.
17. NAME AND LOCATION OF VA OFFICE

18. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

19. DATE SIGNED

SECTION III - RECEIPT FOR AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER CONVEYANCE AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT (To be completed by veteran or serviceperson)
20. MAKE AND MODEL

21. YEAR

22. MOTOR OR ENGINE NO.

23. TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE

24. DATE OF SALE

$
25A. I WILL OPERATE THIS VEHICLE

25B. I HAVE A VALID STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER’S PERMIT

YES
NO
26. NAME OF SELLER

NO
YES
27. ADDRESS OF SELLER

I hereby acknowledge receipt of the automobile or other conveyance with the adaptive equipment specified on attached invoice.
28A. SIGNATURE OF VETERAN OR SERVICEPERSON

28B. DATE OF RECEIPT

PENALTY: The law provides severe penalties, which include fine or imprisonment or both, for the willful submission of any statement or evidence of a material
fact, knowing it to be false, or for the fraudulent acceptance of any payment to which you are not entitled.
VA FORM
JUL 2008

21- 4502

EXISTING STOCKS OF VA FORM 21-4502, MAR 2007,
WILL BE USED.

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INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS FORM, how to fill it out, or about benefits, call VA toll-free at 1-800-827-1000
(Hearing Impaired TDD line 1-800-829-4833).
You may also contact VA by Internet at https://iris.va.gov

A. What are automobile and adaptive equipment benefits
and how does VA decide what I will or will not receive?
1. Allowance towards purchase of vehicle
Veterans who are receiving compensation under 38 U.S.C.
1151 for any of the above disabilities are also eligible. This
payment is a once-per-lifetime grant, and the amount paid is
limited by law. Contact VA for the current rate.
A veteran or serviceperson must possess one of the following
disabilities as a result of injury or disease incurred or
aggravated during active military service. Veterans who are
receiving compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for any of the
following disabilities are also eligible.

. loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, or
. loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands, or
. permanent
impairment of vision in both eyes with a
central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye
corrective glasses, or
. with
central visual acuity of more than 20/200 if there is a
field defect in which the peripheral field has contracted
to such an extent that the widest diameter of visual field
has an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees in the
better eye.
Important: Do not purchase a vehicle until authorized by VA.
VA is required by law to pay the benefit to the seller of the
vehicle. Payment cannot be made to the veteran or
serviceperson.
2. Adaptive equipment
A veteran or serviceperson who qualifies for the vehicle
allowance also qualifies for adaptive equipment unless he or
she is blind, requires a driver, or doesn’t have a valid State
driver’s license or learner’s permit. See the attached list for
more information about adaptive equipment. Important: VA
will not pay for the purchase of add-on adaptive equipment
(equipment furnished by someone other than the automobile
manufacturer) that is not approved by VA. Contact the nearest
VA health care facility for more information on add-on
equipment. The adaptive equipment benefit may be paid more
than once, and it may be paid to either the seller or the veteran
or serviceperson.
3. Special drivers training for disabled veterans contact the
nearest VA health care facility to request this training.
B. What conveyance may be purchased?
You may purchase a new or used automobile, truck, station
wagon, or certain other types of conveyance if approved by
VA.

D. Instructions to veteran or serviceperson
1. Complete all items of Section I in duplicate and submit both
copies to VA. If you have previously applied for disability
compensation, send the form to the VA regional office where
your claims folder is located. If you have not applied for
disability compensation or have not separated from military
service, send the form to the nearest VA regional office.
2. VA will determine your eligibility and, if eligibility exists, VA
will complete Section II and return the form to you.
3. Purchase a vehicle. When you receive the vehicle and the
adaptive equipment from the seller, complete Section III.
4. Give the original VA Form 21-4502 to the seller.
5. Submit any invoices for adaptive equipment and/or installation
not included on the seller’s invoice to the nearest VA health care
facility. These invoices, identified with your full name and VA
file number, must show the itemized net cost of any adaptive
equipment and installation charges, any unpaid balance, and the
make, year and model of the vehicle to which the equipment is
added.
E. Instructions to seller
1. Make sure that Section II of VA Form 21-4502 is completed
and signed by VA.
2. Deliver the vehicle, including VA-approved adaptive
equipment provided and/or installed by the seller.
3. Obtain the original copy of VA Form 21-4502 from the
veteran or serviceperson after he or she has completed Section
III.
4. Submit the original copy of VA Form 21-4502 and itemized
invoice to the VA regional office shown in Section II, Attention:
Financial Division, for payment.
The itemized invoice must include the following
The net cost of any approved adaptive equipment and
installation charges. If certain items of approved adaptive
equipment (automatic transmission, power seats, etc.) are
included in the purchase price, also submit a copy of the window
sticker.
A list of which adaptive equipment is standard on the vehicle
or combined with other items.
The unpaid balance due on the vehicle which is to be paid by
VA.
A certification that the amounts billed do not exceed the usual
and customary cost for the purchase and installation of the
adaptive equipment.

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C. When should VA Form 21-4502 be submitted?
There is no time limit for filing a claim; however, the claim
must be authorized by VA before you purchase the automobile
or conveyance.
PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION: The VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or Title 38,
Code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine uses (i.e., civil or criminal law enforcement, congressional communications, epidemiological or research studies, the collection of money owed
to the United States, litigation in which the United States is a party or has an interest, the administration of VA programs and delivery of VA benefits, verification of identity and status, and
personnel administration) as identified in the VA system of records, 58VA21/22, Compensation, Pension, Education and Rehabilitation Records-VA, published in the Federal Register. Your
obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits. Giving us your SSN account information is mandatory. Applicants are required to provide their SSN under Title 38 USC 5101
(c)(1). The VA will not deny an individual benefits for refusing to provide his or her SSN unless the disclosure of the SSN is required by a Federal Statute of law in effect prior to January 1,
1975, and still in effect. The requested information is considered relevant and necessary to determine maximum benefits under the law. The responses you submit are considered confidential
(38 U.S.C. 5701).
RESPONDENT BURDEN: We need this information in order to determine eligibility for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment allowance (38 U. S.C. Chapter 39). Title 38,
United States Code, allows us to ask for this information if this number is not displayed. We estimate that you will need an average of 15 minutes to review the instructions, find the
information, and complete the form. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBINV.VA.EPA.html#VA. If desired, you
can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.

OMB Approved No. 2900-0067
Respondent Burden: 15 minutes
1A.VA FILE NUMBER

1B. VETERAN’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

APPLICATION FOR AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER CONVEYANCE
AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT (UNDER 38 U.S.C. 3901-3904)

NOTE: Please read the "Information and Instructions" on the reverse before you fill out this form.
SECTION I - APPLICATION (To be completed by veteran or serviceperson)
NOTE: A serviceperson planning early release should give both present military address and planned address following release from active duty, in Item 3.
2. FIRST NAME - MIDDLE NAME - LAST NAME

3. ADDRESS (No. and Street or rural route, City or P.O., State and Zip Code)

4. BRANCH OF SERVICE
MARINE
AIR
ARMY
NAVY
CORPS
FORCE
6A. PLACE OF ENTRY INTO ACTIVE DUTY

COAST
GUARD
6B. DATE

5. ARE YOU ON ACTIVE DUTY?
OTHER
(Specify)
YES
NO
6C. PLACE OF RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY (If applicable)
6D. DATE

7A. HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR VA DISABILITY
7B. DATE
8. LOCATION OF VA OFFICE WHICH NOW HAS YOUR FILE (If known)
COMPENSATION? (If "Yes,"give place)
YES
NO
9. TYPE OF CONVEYANCE APPLIED FOR (Check one)
STATION
OTHER
AUTOMOBILE
WAGON
VAN
TRUCK
(Specify)
10. HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR AN AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER CONVEYANCE? (This is a once-per-lifetime grant)
YES

NO (If "Yes,"give date and place)

I hereby apply for the conveyance checked in Item 9 above and the equipment required because of my disability. I agree that before
operating the vehicle I shall hereafter apply to the proper authority for the necessary license to operate it. If I am unable to qualify for a
license, I certify that a person licensed to operate a similar vehicle in the state of my residence will operate the vehicle for me. I further
certify that VA has not previously paid an automobile grant on my behalf.
12. DATE SIGNED

11. SIGNATURE OF VETERAN OR SERVICEPERSON

13. TELEPHONE NUMBERS (Include Area Code)
A. DAYTIME
B. EVENING

SECTION II - CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (To be completed by VA)
QUALIFYING DISABILITIES (Check appropriate box(es))
14A. LOSS OF FOOT

14B. LOSS OF HAND

RIGHT
BOTH
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
BOTH
15. PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT OF VISION
CENTRAL VISUAL ACUITY 20/200 OR LESS IN THE BETTER EYE
WITH CORRECTIVE GLASSES

14C. PERMANENT LOSS OF USE OF FOOT
RIGHT

BOTH

LEFT

14D. PERMANENT LOSS OF USE OF HAND
RIGHT

LEFT

BOTH

CONTRACTION OF THE PERIPHERAL FIELD OF VISION TO 20 DEGREES
OR LESS IN THE BETTER EYE

16. Authorization for Allowance for Automobile or Other Conveyance: The above-named applicant is eligible under 38 U.S.C.
3901-3904 to purchase the automobile or conveyance shown in Item 9, subject to certain payment limitations. VA cannot pay more
than the rate in effect when VA receives the claim for payment from the seller. The allowance includes applicable taxes when included
in the purchase price. The allowance does not include payment for any adaptive equipment specified for the qualifying disabilities.
Adaptive Equipment: The cost of adaptive equipment and its installation may be reimbursed. Adaptive equipment is not provided if
the claimant is blind, requires a driver, or doesn’t have a valid State driver’s license or learner’s permit. See the attached list for the
adaptive equipment that is authorized for the qualifying disabilities shown above. All additional add-on equipment must be approved by
VA.
I CERTIFY THAT the veteran has not previously received an allowance for automobile or other conveyance under
38 U.S.C. 3901-3904.
17. NAME AND LOCATION OF VA OFFICE

18. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

19. DATE SIGNED

SECTION III - RECEIPT FOR AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER CONVEYANCE AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT (To be completed by veteran or serviceperson)
20. MAKE AND MODEL

21. YEAR

22. MOTOR OR ENGINE NO.

23. TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE

24. DATE OF SALE

$
25A. I WILL OPERATE THIS VEHICLE

25B. I HAVE A VALID STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER’S PERMIT

YES
NO
26. NAME OF SELLER

NO
YES
27. ADDRESS OF SELLER

I hereby acknowledge receipt of the automobile or other conveyance with the adaptive equipment specified on attached invoice.
28A. SIGNATURE OF VETERAN OR SERVICEPERSON

28B. DATE OF RECEIPT

PENALTY: The law provides severe penalties, which include fine or imprisonment or both, for the willful submission of any statement or evidence of a material
fact, knowing it to be false, or for the fraudulent acceptance of any payment to which you are not entitled.
VA FORM
JUL 2008

21- 4502

EXISTING STOCKS OF VA FORM 21-4502, MAR 2007,
WILL BE USED.

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ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR AUTOMOBILES AND SIMILAR VEHICLES
IMPORTANT
Adaptive equipment for the operation of the vehicle cannot be provided if the veteran or serviceperson is blind, requires a driver
because of physical disability, or does not have a valid State driver’s license or learner’s permit. The list below shows the equipment
that is authorized for the qualifying disabilities shown in Section II of VA Form 21-4502. Request approval from the nearest VA
health care facility for any equipment not shown below, or if adaptive equipment is required for driver training and testing.
A. BASIC EQUIPMENT

DISABILITY

ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT

Loss of a foot (including loss of use)............................

Basic automatic transmission and power brakes

Loss of both feet (including loss of use)........................

Basic automatic transmission, power steering and power
brakes.

Loss of a hand (including loss of use)...........................

Basic automatic transmission and power steering.

Loss of a hand and a foot (including loss of use)............

Basic automatic transmission, power steering and
power brakes.

B. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - SINGLE DISABILITIES
LOSS OF LEFT FOOT (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE)

LOSS OF RIGHT FOOT (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE)

1. Hand-operated dimmer switch

1. Left foot-operated gas pedal.

2. Hand-operated parking brake

2. Hand-operated dimmer switch.

3. If standard transmission selected, bar welded to clutch
pedal to prevent foot slipping down or off to side.

3. Hand-operated parking brake.

LOSS OF LEFT HAND (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE)
1. Steering wheel knob or ring.

4. Extension on brake pedal from left foot operation if
not part of car.

2. Right-hand operated direction signals.

5. If standard transmission selected, bar welded to clutch
pedal so both clutch and brake pedals may be operated
with the left foot.

3. Right-hand or foot-operated parking brake.

LOSS OF RIGHT HAND (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE)

4. Relocation of control switched, as needed.

1. Steering wheel knob or ring.
2. Left hand-or foot-operated parking brake.
3. Relocation of control switches, as needed.
4. Left hand gear shift lever.

C. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
LOSS OF BOTH FEET (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE)
1. Hand-operated brake and gas pedal in combination.
2. Hand-operated parking brake.
3. Hand-operated dimmer switch.

LOSS OF BOTH HANDS, TRIPLE OR QUADRUPLE
EXTREMITY LOSS (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE)
Any combination of hand/foot control which does not
involve steering, and relocation of control switches or
levers as required.

4. Steering wheel knob or ring.
5. Two-way power seat.

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