George,
Seattle VA.
Really, no success at Portland VA. Wow, when I first called the company, I thought that all VAs were ordering them. Sorry.

My Neurologist had never heard of Walkasins until I showed her info on it. She did not know how to order, so she asked another Neurologist who was not familiar w them either. She immediately put in an order to Prosthetics and PT. They were sent to me directly from the company.

Last Jan, 2023, a PT from the company, in Minnesota, came to my house to explain how to use them. She was teaching another PT, so 2 PT'S came to my house. I could have gone to American Lake VA PT for instructions, but I am 82, and do not want to drive the freeway anymore,

They call periodically to see how I am doing w them. Great Customer service.

When I first read about them, I called the company, who sent me brochures/pamphlets on them. I also have a Neurologist at Madigan, the Army Hospital, not far from American Lake VA. I showed him info on Walkisins, that he had not heard of either, for which he was grateful. I do not think that they are approved for active duty yet.

George, I decided to call Kristina, the rep who left me a message last night and mentioned that someone in Portland was unable to get them. I did not give your name, but she said she thinks she knows who I am talking about.

She said that she had a meeting today, I think w your VA. I think that she said that PT in Portland is reluctant. She has a meeting w the Chief of Podiatry next Tues and is hoping to get approval.

I messaged my Podiatrist at American Lake VA after my Neurologist ordered them for me. She told me that her patients were doing very well w them, some not needing a cane anymore.

Kristina said that she is based out of Vancouver and covers WA and Oregon. She said that when I try them again, that she will come to my house, if I need help.

You probably have her number--564-888-3858.

Good luck. Sounds like she is working hard to help you.

Kathleen