I am a US Army Vetran who has to wear Adult diapers to bed and I have not been examened by the VA yet and was just wondering if the VA covers diapers for prescription purposes?
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Q: does the VA Cover adult diapers for incontinence?
Answers (6)
3/22/10 12:39pm
Hi Jon,
I am a vet as well (USMC) and I have been going to the VA since 1997 when I had my accident.
I have no idea if they cover diapers or not, if they did they would most likely be the very low quality ones they use when you are in the hospital, but that is just my opinion...not fact.
My urologist is pretty good, but don't expect miracles.
4/25/10 3:27pm
I know of a product that is covered by the VA. No need to worry about your nights anymore. You only need a prescription and the pharmacy will fill it. There are hundreds of vets currently on this product. Check out the web site and see if it is for you. They send you free samples too. www.libertysb.digbro.com/807625
12/27/10 7:25pm
Yes, the VA definitely does provide diapers. Unfortunately, they're Kendall Wings, not the best brand on the market. But they do the job. I use two when I get ready for work, one at home.
If you find some other brand that works better for you, you can get your primary care provider or urologist to write a script for them. You also might want to visit the Angelfluff Diaper Company www.angelfluff.com to find out how to get cloth diapers and plastic pants through the VA.
Hope this helps.
Best, Ari
3/28/11 10:52am
Yes they do. At first they gave me wings choise plus and they suck. I talked to my doctor and some other people and found out that you can have your VA doctor write a scrip. for name brands. I recieved Tranquility ATN's. I have also heared of the VA providing cloth diapers.
You need to contact your rieginal pharacy and find out what types of name brands they offer. Diffrent riegins offer diffrent diaprs.
3/28/11 10:52am
Yes they do. At first they gave me wings choise plus and they suck. I talked to my doctor and some other people and found out that you can have your VA doctor write a scrip. for name brands. I recieved Tranquility ATN's. I have also heared of the VA providing cloth diapers.
You need to contact your rieginal pharacy and find out what types of name brands they offer. Diffrent riegins offer diffrent diaprs.
10/30/11 12:12pm
I too am incontinent and have been so ever since leaving the Air Force in 1978. I am a service connected veteran on total disabilaty. I have been incontinent ever since being hit by a car in '72. The VA has been really good to me. My doctor wrote me a prescription for adult diapers and the VA has been supplying me with them ever since. The main thing you need is to have your VA doctor to write the prescription. As far as Angle Fluff goes, your doctor can write the prescription for cloth diapers and after being authorized by the VA, you can be supplied by Angle Fluff. I am just now recovering from a stroke. I have bladder cancer and have no bladder control what so ever. Believe me being well diapered beats the alternative. Waking up in a wet diaper sure beats waking up in a ruined wet bed. The VA has been really good to me.
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