VA Footwear? What You Didn’t Know
Did you know that you might be eligible for VA footwear benefits even if you do not already being handled through a granted, service-connected disability? It is another example of the VA’s advanced thinking in holistic healthcare, but it is not a commonly known benefit.
According to the Military Times, “Any VA-enrolled veteran whose VA clinician determines therapeutic footwear is medically necessary can be referred for it. Diabetes is the most common qualifying condition, but it isn’t the only one. Neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, foot deformities, pressure points, chronic swelling or edema, and prosthetic needs can all lead to a referral for specialized footwear.”
The Military Times says the benefit normally starts “…with a primary care or podiatry appointment. If footwear is clinically indicated, that provider writes a prescription and refers the veteran to VA’s Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic Clinical Services team, commonly called OPPCS, for measurement, fitting and issuance.”
For more information, go to the original Military Times article.
Speak with your PACT primary care physician if he is not already on top of your problem and you need the help.
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As of 22 August 2026
