Starting on October 1st, the Automobile Allowance increases the maximum grant amount from $11,000 to $18,900. The Automobile Allowance is a one-time grant provided to eligible Veterans to purchase a new or used vehicle. The Automobile Adaptive Equipment (AAE) program permits physically challenged persons to enter, exit, and/or operate a motor vehicle or other conveyance.
Eligibility: (Eligible service-connected Veterans who are non-drivers are not eligible for reimbursement for operational equipment)
- Veterans service-connected for the loss, or loss of use of one or both feet or hands, or service-connected ankylosis of one or both knees or hips.
- Veterans service-connected for permanent impairment of vision of both eyes that have a central acuity of 20/200.
- Non service-connected Veterans are eligible for equipment/modifications that will allow ingress and egress from a vehicle only.
For more information, you can go to the US. Department of Veteran Affairs website or contact any authorized VMI Dealer for more information. To locate VMI Dealers in your area, click here and enter in your zip code. Our dealers are well versed in all veteran benefits and can walk you through the entire process of purchasing a wheelchair accessible van.
