Covers footwear only if the clinical need relates to a service-accepted health condition. The Approved Footwear Register
(Budget-friendly but DVA approved)
The VA will cover footwear only if it falls under these specific billing codes: dva approved footwear list
| Code | Description | Typical Shoe Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Diabetic shoe (depth-inlay), per shoe | Therapeutic extra-depth shoe | | A5501 | Diabetic insert (custom molded), per shoe | Removable orthotic insert | | A5503 | Diabetic shoe (custom molded) | Full custom-molded shoe | | A5513 | Prefabricated insert (non-custom) | Off-the-shelf orthotic | | L3201-L3290 | Orthopedic footwear (mild to severe deficiency) | Surgical boot, stiff sole, rocker bottom | Covers footwear only if the clinical need relates