VA exempts 95% of prosthetic limb orders from contracting officer approval to speed up Veteran deliveries
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has streamlined the process of purchasing prosthetic limbs to reduce wait times for Veterans. Previously, all prosthetic orders required approval from a contracting officer, causing delays of several weeks. On April 22, 2026, VA Secretary Doug Collins exempted approximately 95% of prosthetic limb orders from this requirement, significantly speeding up delivery to thousands of Veterans who receive prosthetics through the VA each year.
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On April 22, 2026, VA Secretary Doug Collins exempted approximately 95% of prosthetic limb orders from this requirement.
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