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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will pay for robotic legs that could help many paralyzed veterans who have spinal cord injuries walk again.<\/p>\n

ReWalk Robotics makes electronic leg braces with motion sensors and motorized joints that allow individuals to stand upright and walk. The company said the VA\u2019s decision means that injured veterans can be considered for a personal unit after they receive training at centers around the country. A dozen VA facilities are expected to start training staff to provide the system.<\/p>\n

The measure marks the nation\u2019s first federal coverage policy for devices such as the ReWalk, which are often expensive. Veterans have been calling for the VA to take action as many are unable to afford the $77,000 price tag. Most of the 36 veterans who bought the device paid for it out of pocket or via fundraising. However, the company hopes the VA\u2019s policy will lead to (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will pay for robotic legs that could help many paralyzed veterans who have spinal cord injuries walk again. ReWalk Robotics makes electronic leg braces with motion sensors and motorized joints that allow…<\/span><\/p>\n

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