Women Veterans and VA: Redefining Disabilities
Prosthetics for women Veterans include customized orthotics and artificial limbs and post-mastectomy items. …
Tag: Prosthetics
‘Lend me your ears’: Navy Veteran receives new prosthetic
Navy Veteran Robert Chesser received a new prosthetic ear, created for him by prosthetist David Trainer, to …
Amputee Veteran walks with positive attitude
Veteran Mac McEnery is walking with new prosthetic feet and shares his enthusiasm for his new activities …
The American Veteran: From Omaha Beach to wheelchair basketball, the warrior spirit is unbreakable
This episode of The American Veteran includes a story about Charles Norman Shay, a Native American who …
Amputee motocross pioneer takes to the slopes to conquer a new challenge
“We, as adaptive people, should step out of the shadows back into the light and show the world that we can …
VA improves delivery of specialty rehabilitation and prosthetic services through direct scheduling
VA recently implemented a rapid response team to expand staffing, training and increase communication with …
Jones’ journey: Wounded Veteran running 31 marathons in 31 days to raise awareness
Rob Jones said he decided to run 31 marathons in 31 days in different cities throughout the country to …
Veteran receives high-tech prosthetic hand
Afghanistan Veteran, Daniel Glanz, has a brand new prosthetic hand, an iLimb Quantum, with functions that …
Build on VA’s history of achievement in prosthetics for Veterans
In 1947, VA introduced the first mobility and orientation rehabilitation training program for blinded …
VA secretary Shulkin unveils world’s most advanced commercial prosthesis
“The LUKE arm is a shining example of why VA exists,” Secretary Shulkin said. “There is no commercial …
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