171 Dawson Street Room 227
Sandusky, MI 48471
Phone: (810) 648-0212
FAX:(810) 648-2353

CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

The VA provides certain monetary benefits to qualified disabled Veterans:  If a Veteran has a service-connected condition which requires the wearing or use of an orthopedic or prosthetic appliance (including a wheelchair) which tends to tear or wear out clothing, or has a service-connected skin condition and uses medication for it that tends to stain or otherwise damage the clothing, an annual clothing allowance is payable.  Applications need to be received by Prosthetics at the VA Medical Center by August 1st each year.  Clothing allowance is paid between September 1st and October 31st.