Ottobock no vende directamente a los pacientes, solo podemos vender a centros de tratamiento ortopédico y protésico autorizados. Además, el médico debe evaluar a cada paciente para determinar qué producto Ottobock (si lo hay) es adecuado para sus necesidades antes de probar el producto y formar al paciente en su uso. Póngase en contacto con su médico generalista de VA para comenzar el proceso de solicitar una evaluación inicial.

If you served in the active military, naval, or air services of the United States, you could be eligible. You can find more detailed information about your eligibility by visiting the official website for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

You can begin the application process here. If you would like assistance with your claim, you can appoint an accredited claims agent or a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) to act as power of attorney during the process. Your area may have local options for VSOs, or you can work with a national organization such as DAV, the VFW, or the American Legion.

Please note: while a VA claims agent can charge a fee for their services, a VSO cannot charge you for their representation.

You can do so by visiting the official website for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

You can search for your local VA clinic through the Amputation System of Care’s clinic locator.

Veterans receiving VA care are eligible for coverage for VA prosthetic appliances, equipment, and services, such as:

• Artificial limbs

• Orthopedic braces, therapeutic shoes and socks

• Wheelchairs

• Other durable medical equipment and supplies

Please ensure to have the following prepared for your evaluation.

• Your Veteran Health ID Card (VHIC).

• Cards for any other types of health coverage you may have.

• Your appointment confirmation letter.

• List of your current medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and any herbal supplements.

It's highly recommended to think of what you'd like to achieve with your prosthesis or orthosis as your clinician can recommend the best product to fit your needs. This can include activities related to work, home, during therapy, or exercise (walking the dog, walking on the treadmill, mowing the lawn, carrying groceries or other items, crossing a busy street, etc.). Keep in mind any related environmental or physical barriers that you typically encounter, such as uneven terrain, curbs, stairs, ramps, crowds, public transportation, timed cross walks, etc. so that you can convey to your clinician.

A continuación se describen los diferentes niveles de actividad/movilidad/funcional.

Niveles funcionales (niveles K)

• K-0: Carece de capacidad o potencial para ambular (o transferencia segura con/sin ayuda y prótesis), y la prótesis no mejorará la calidad de vida ni la movilidad.

• K-1: Tiene la capacidad o el potencial de utilizar prótesis para transferencias o ambulación en superficies niveladas a una cadencia de bloqueo. (casa)

• K-2: Tiene la capacidad o potencial para la ambulación con la capacidad de atravesar barreras ambientales de bajo nivel tales como bordillos, escaleras o superficies irregulares.

• K-3: Tiene la capacidad o potencial para la ambulación con cadencia variable. (ambulatorio comunitario completo)

• K-4: Tiene la capacidad o potencial de ambulación protésica que excede las habilidades básicas de ambulación, exhibiendo alto impacto, estrés o niveles de energía. (atleta o niño)
  
  
  
  

You'll first need to find a local clinic for an evaluation appointment. The clinician will gauge your mobility level, your goals for your prosthesis or orthosis, and any physical or environmental boundaries you experience routinely. The clinician will write a prescription that will detail the perfect product for you. It is not uncommon for the evaluation to be scheduled months in advance. You will get more details from the clinic that you reach out to schedule your fitting appointment.

Once you have your prescription, you'll need to find a VA-partnered clinic that will fit you with the product specified in the prescription. This process can typically take between one to two months, though every scenario is different.

The VA offers a step-by-step guide for checking in to your VA fitting appointment.

Keeping veteran's health at top of mind, the VA Medical Health Benefits package encompasses inpatient and outpatient services. VA medical facilities offer an array of services, which you can find details by visiting the Health Benefits or the VA Healthcare webpages of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs official website.

El Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de los Estados Unidos ofrece cobertura médica que incluye el cuidado de su salud física y mental. La VA ofrece apoyo para una variedad de problemas de salud mental y otros problemas. Cada una de estas páginas incluye recursos, información sobre opciones de tratamiento y más.

• Ansiedad

• Bipolar

• Depresión

• Efectos del TCE

• Trauma Sexual Militar

• PTSD

• Esquizofrenia

• Uso de sustancias

• Prevención del Suicidio

• Tabaco
  

También puede encontrar una lista corta de consejeros asociados con Ottobock visitando la página de Soporte para Veteranos.