Deliver for Veterans Act
The Deliver for Veterans Act would modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) program for adapting vehicles for veterans with disabilities. Specifically, it would expand VA’s authority to cover not only the purchase price of an adaptive automobile or other conveyance but also the total shipping cost required to deliver that vehicle to the eligible veteran. In practical terms, eligible veterans needing specially equipped vehicles could have the shipping expenses paid by VA in addition to the vehicle purchase price, reducing out-of-pocket costs and potentially speeding access to mobility aids. In addition, the bill extends a temporary provision related to pension payments, delaying a specific limitation or deadline from November 30, 2031 to March 31, 2032. The exact nature of this pension-related extension isn’t detailed in the summary text, but it appears to prolong a temporary policy related to how pension benefits are calculated or delivered.
Key Points
- 1Expands VA authority to pay shipping costs: The VA would pay both the total purchase price of an adaptive vehicle and the total shipping price to deliver the vehicle to the eligible veteran.
- 2Applies to eligible persons: The changes apply to veterans who meet existing eligibility for adaptive vehicles under the VA program.
- 3Clarifies funding scope for adaptive vehicles: The change ensures shipping is covered as part of the VA’s support for adaptive mobility devices, not just the vehicle’s price.
- 4Pension payment extension: Extends the period of a temporary limitation or policy related to pension payments from November 30, 2031 to March 31, 2032.
- 5Cited short title: The act may be cited as the “Deliver for Veterans Act.”