Category: VA HISA Grant
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VA HISA Grant: A Syracuse Veteran’s Guide to the HISA Application Process
Many veterans are surprised to learn that the Department of Veterans Affairs offers funding to help pay for medically necessary home accessibility improvements. Through the VA’s Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant program, eligible veterans may qualify for: These funds are commonly used for bathroom accessibility improvements such as walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, grab… Read more
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DeWitt NY Bathroom Remodel: VA HISA Walk-In Shower for a Local Veteran
This DeWitt NY bathroom remodel included the removal of an aging tub and shower, plumbing corrections from a previous installation, structural adjustments to accommodate the new layout, and the installation of a low-threshold walk-in shower designed for accessibility under the VA’s Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant program. Like many of the bathroom remodels… Read more
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Liverpool, NY – VA HISA Grant Walk-In Shower Remodel for Disabled Veteran
Jan called the Syracuse VA on behalf of her husband, John. Both were war veterans — a demographic of homeowners we genuinely enjoy working with. John was dealing with a degenerative disease that made getting in and out of their existing tub increasingly dangerous. Jan, who was fairly handy herself, initially considered tackling the project… Read more
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VA HISA Grant Bathroom Remodel in Syracuse, NY | Tub to Walk-In Shower
If you’ve read a few of our write-ups, you’ve probably noticed that we complete quite a few handicap-accessible bathroom remodels through the VA HISA Grant program. Several members of our installation team are veterans themselves, and over the years, these projects have become especially meaningful to us. The VA HISA Grant (Home Improvements and Structural… Read more
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05/19/25 – Sidney Center, NY: Walk-In Shower, VA HISA Grant
Gloria called Syracuse Bath Pros on behalf of her husband, John—a 94-year-old Army veteran living with advanced Alzheimer’s. John had increasing difficulty stepping in and out of their old tub, and safety had become a growing concern. Thankfully, the couple had secured approval for the VA’s HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) Grant, which offers… Read more
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02/09/25 – Deposit, NY: Tub to Shower Conversion to Bathroom Remodel
Jim and Barb reached out to us after meeting with a few of those “one-day” bath companies. Jim, a combat veteran, lost a leg in service to his country. Though it’s been years since he served, he’s still dealing with the lasting effects. Getting in and out of their existing fiberglass tub enclosure had become… Read more
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01/20/2025: Baldwinsville, NY: Full Bath Remodel, Walk-In Shower in Cultured Stone
We met John around Thanksgiving. A Vietnam combat veteran, John had recently suffered two strokes and was struggling to get in and out of his old one-piece fiberglass tub. To make matters worse, his water had completely stopped working, leaving him with no way to bathe. Since his medical conditions were connected to his time… Read more
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10/29/2024: Syracuse, NY – Bath Fitter to Bath Pros (Tub to Shower Conversion) HISA Grant
James and Andrew, both Navy veterans, served together in the 1960s before transitioning back to civilian life. Despite now being in their 80s, both are still incredibly active. Andrew continues to serve at the local VA, running a fully volunteer-funded taxi program that provides transportation to veterans in need of critical care. He proudly shared… Read more