VA Clothing Allowance Application

A VA Clothing Allowance Application is used by veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to request an annual payment for clothing damaged by prosthetic or orthopedic devices or skin medications. Key features include:

1. Veteran’s personal and contact information

2. Information about the service-connected disability

3. Description of the prosthetic or orthopedic device used

4. Details about skin medication used (if applicable)

5. Veteran’s signature and date

This form is used to apply for the annual clothing allowance benefit. It helps the VA determine if the veteran qualifies for the allowance based on their use of prosthetic or orthopedic devices, or skin medications that damage clothing. The form is crucial for veterans who incur additional clothing expenses due to their service-connected disabilities. It ensures that these veterans receive financial assistance to offset the cost of replacing or repairing clothing damaged by their medical devices or treatments. This benefit recognizes the ongoing impact of certain disabilities on veterans’ daily lives and helps to alleviate some of the associated financial burden.