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VA Clothing Allowance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Annual allowance for clothing damaged by qualifying devices or skin medications.
How to get help
Apply online, mail or fax VA Form 10-8678 to the VA Claims Intake Center, or submit the form to the prosthetic representative at a local VA medical center. VA states that applicants seeking an annual or additional allowance must qualify by August 1 of the relevant year.
Who this service helps
The veteran must have applied for VA disability compensation and need the damaging device or medication because of a service-connected injury or illness. The prosthetic or orthopedic device must damage clothing, or the skin medication must cause irreparable damage to outer clothing. Additional allowance rules may apply when multiple devices, medications, or clothing types are affected.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal disability allowance available to eligible veterans in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
The allowance is paid at the current federal rate. Eligibility for one or more annual payments depends on the number and effects of qualifying devices or medications.
About this service
VA clothing allowance provides money to help eligible veterans replace outer clothing damaged by a prosthetic or orthopedic device or by prescribed skin medication used for a service-connected condition.
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