Veteran timeline

Updated, More Accurate VA DME Approval Timeline (for SitnStand)

Step Action Time Estimate
1 Veteran sees VA Primary Care Provider (PCP) and explains difficulty standing up 1–2 weeks to get an appointment
2 PCP writes a DME consult directly (no PT/OT eval required if obvious need) 1–3 days after appointment
3 VA Prosthetics or DME Coordinator reviews and approves simple lift device request 1–2 weeks
4 VA orders SitnStand through vendor or provides direct authorization 1–2 weeks
5 SitnStand delivered to veteran's home or VA clinic for pickup 1 week
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Typical Total Time for Battery-Operated Lift Device: About 4–6 weeks.

Short VA SitnStand DME Checklist

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