(including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7132. AUTOMOBILES AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES Current Year: Grants:$23,094,000 Loans: $0,000 Other:$0,000 Total:$23,094,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide financial assistance to certain disabled servicepersons and veterans toward the purchase price of an automobile or other conveyance and an additional amount for adaptive equipment deemed necessary to insure the eligible person will be able to operate or make use of the automobile or other conveyance. To provide adaptive equipment only for certain other disabled veterans. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-4502) may be obtained from any VA Office or Regional Office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog) and submitted to the Regional Office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the Regional Office. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not available. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not
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