Ramp Installation for a Veteran Using HISA Grant

LiveWell just wrapped up a ramp installation for a gentleman who is a United States Veteran. Thankfully we were able to get him approved for a Home Improvement and Structural Alterations Program (HISA) grant which allowed for this ramp to be installed at no cost to the homeowner.

What is the HISA Grant?

Under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) program, Veterans with service-connected disabilities or Veterans with nonservice-connected disabilities may receive assistance for any home improvement necessary or appropriate for the effective and economical treatment of his/her disability.

A HISA Grant will pay for:

• Allowing entrance or exit from Veterans home

• Improving access for use of essential lavatory and sanitary facilities

• Improving access to kitchen and bathroom counters

• Handrails

• Lowered electrical outlets and switches

• Improving paths or driveways

• Improving plumbing/electrical work for dialysis patients

Applying for a HISA Grant:

In order to receive a HISA grant, the Veteran must first have a prescription from a VA or fee-basis physician. This must include:

• Specific items required

• The diagnosis with medical justification

• The Veteran’s name, address, SSN, and phone number

To apply, the Veteran provides:

• A completed VA Form 10-0103. Our VA Form 10-0103 guide explains where to send it.

• A signed statement from the property owner allowing the work, notarized if the Veteran is not the owner.

• A written, itemized estimate for labor, materials, permits, and inspections. Some prosthetics offices ask for more than one.

• A color photo of the area before any work is done.

HISA pays for permanent ramps. Portable and modular ramps are not a HISA expense.

LiveWell was so pleased with the way this ramp installation for a veteran using the HISA grant turned out.

If you or a loved one feel that you may qualify for a HISA grant and have a home modification project that fits this description, please give us a call! We are experienced with working with Veterans and HISA grants and are more than happy to help get the process started.

More on the HISA grant

• Step-by-step guide to applying for the HISA grant

• Who is eligible for the HISA grant

• VA Form 10-0103: where to send it and how long a HISA grant takes

• What the $6,800 HISA grant covers in a veteran's bathroom

• Project: a HISA roll-in shower for a veteran

• All VA options on our veterans page