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DVA Provider News
Last updated:
19 February 2021
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Improved DVA guideline, form for requesting assistance dogs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has updated the guidelines and form used by health providers to request a psychiatric assistance dog under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).
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Extension to Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT) trial for veterans
As part of our commitment to improve veterans’ access to health services, the Government has announced an extension to the Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT) trial.
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Updated RAP National Guidelines/Form on Home Medical Oxygen Therapy
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has recently reviewed the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guideline for the supply of Home Medical Oxygen Therapy.
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Updated order form for RAP Mobility and Functional Support Products
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has updated the Order Form for Mobility and Functional Support Products under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).
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Updated RAP Assistive Listening Device guideline and form
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the National Guideline and form for prescribing assistive listening devices (ALDs) under the Rehabilitation Appliance Program (RAP).
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Updated form for RAP assistive communication/speech pathology items
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the Request for Assistive Communication Devices and/or Speech Pathology Apps/Software form, under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).
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New DVA contact number for veterans and families
Providers are requested to refer veterans and families who need to contact DVA to the new 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372) number.
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New Medical Grade Footwear web page for providers and suppliers
The new webpage provides clarity on what MGF is, who is eligible within the veteran community, who can prescribe, how to prescribe and who supplies footwear.
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COVID-19 information for healthcare providers
Temporary changes in service delivery to our clients during the current pandemic.
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Veteran Health Checks
The aim of the program is to encourage early intervention to promote better health outcomes for veterans during their transition to civilian life.