applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); (b) Handicapped (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Crippled); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7210. BLIND REHABILITATION CENTERS Current Year: Grants:$0,000 Loans:$0,000 Other:$58,333,000 Total:$58,333,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide personal and social adjustment programs and medical or health- related services for eligible blinded veterans at selected VA Medical Centers maintaining blind rehabilitation centers. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: 513 completing a VA Form lO-1OEZ, Application for Health Benefits , may make Application. Applications may be made: (1) In person at any VA health care facility; (2) through any veterans organization s representative; or (3) by mailing the 10-IOEZ to the nearest VA health care facility. Award Procedure: VA ward physician determines, with recourse to Hospital Director. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Immediately. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including
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