The Veteran's back brace caused wear and tear on his clothing, but he does not have a service-connected elbow disability or skin condition requiring the use of topical steroid cream. The Board has granted an annual clothing allowance for the back brace in 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back brace caused wear and tear to his clothing due to its use for his service-connected back disability, but he does not have a service-connected elbow disability or skin condition requiring the use of topical steroid cream.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability, cervical degenerative disease with radiculopathy, headaches, lumbosacral strain, 12th thoracic vertebra residuals fracture, left shoulder impingement and bursitis with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24027480
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