Any veteran who is rated for a service-connected disability for which he or she uses prosthetic or orthopedic appliances may receive an annual clothing allowance. The allowance also is available to any veteran whose service-connected skin condition requires prescribed medication that irreparably damages the veteran's outer garments.

The application for the Annual Clothing Allowance, VA Form 10-8678, can be downloaded from APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE . Please follow the directions on the form regarding where to submit this form. You can also contact your nearest VA Medical Center for more information.

For the special benefit amount for clothing allowance, see Special Benefit Allowances Rate Table