§ 2101. Acquisition and adaptation of housing: eligible veterans
(a)
Acquisition of Housing With Special Features.—
(1)
Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary may assist a disabled veteran described in paragraph (2) in acquiring a suitable housing unit with special fixtures or movable facilities made necessary by the nature of the veteran’s disability, and necessary land therefor.
(2)
A veteran is described in this paragraph if the veteran is entitled to compensation under chapter
11 of this title for a permanent and total service-connected disability that meets any of the following criteria:
(A)
The disability is due to the loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair.
(C)
The disability is due to the loss or loss of use of one lower extremity together with—
which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair.
(3)
The regulations prescribed under subsection (d) shall require that assistance under paragraph (1) may be provided to a veteran only if the Secretary finds that—
(A)
it is medically feasible for the veteran to reside in the proposed housing unit and in the proposed locality;
(b)
Adaptations to Residence of Veteran.—
(1)
Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary shall assist any disabled veteran described in paragraph (2) (other than a veteran who is eligible for assistance under subsection (a))—
(2)
A veteran is described in this paragraph if the veteran is entitled to compensation under chapter
11 of this title for a permanent and total service-connected disability that meets any of the following criteria:
(c)
Regulations.—
Assistance under this section shall be provided in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.