In 1947, VA introduced the first mobility and orientation rehabilitation training program for blinded Veterans. Today, 70 years later, we’re still making great strides in prosthetics. Take a look at some of our most recent accomplishments in the field, and pursue your opportunity to build on our success. 2007: Unveiled the first powered ankle-foot prosthesis, as part of a team with researchers at MIT and Brown University. 2013: Reported on new technology to help restore the sense of touch for those who have lost an upper limb and use an artificial hand. 2014: Published results of a study on how …

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Dr. Clifford Cho, a physician-researcher at the Ann Arbor VA studies cancer and specializes in treating Veterans with melanoma, a common skin cancer.

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“We have the Rolls Royce of doctors here,” said a Marine Veteran and one of Dr. Paticio Reyes’ patients. “He was able to explain clearly what was going on…and provided me alternative methods [instead of] simply handing me a prescription like other have done.”

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