The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance in 2010 was denied because the evidence did not show that he wore or used a prosthetic device or orthopedic appliance due to a service-connected disability, and no certification from the Chief Medical Director was provided.
The deciding factor: The VAMC found that the Veteran's knee braces did not qualify for a clothing allowance as they were not deemed to be a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance causing irreparable damage to his outer garments due to a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- arthralgia of the right and left knees, bilateral foot calluses
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 3, 2013
- Citation
- 1314662
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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