medical deduction for safety items?

[Catherine]

Grab bars, shower seat, etc.  Deductible medical expenses?  Not capital items (although the total for several items together went over $500 with installation) and certainly did NOT add to value of house (if anything, it detracted from it).  TTB is silent and online articles are hazy.

[Lion EA]

If client has a "prescription"/something in writing from his doctor I'd probably take it.

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Quickfinder lists medical aids such as wheelchairs, ..crutches, braces...and medical equipment and supplies sold "over-the-counter" (without a prescription) including ..crutches,...  I would consider these items as necessary as crutches and medical aids and equipment.