VA Form 10-8678: Application for Annual Clothing Allowance
VA Form 10-8678 is the application for the annual clothing allowance, a yearly payment for Veterans whose prosthetic or orthopedic device, or prescribed skin medication, damages or wears out their clothing.
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What is VA Form 10-8678?
Veterans with a service-connected condition who use a qualifying device, such as a prosthetic limb, brace, or wheelchair, or a prescribed skin medication that stains or damages outer garments, can receive a clothing allowance each year. The 10-8678 documents the device or medication and the clothing it affects.
A Veteran can qualify for more than one allowance when multiple devices or medications affect different types of clothing. The benefit amount is set annually by VA, so check the current rate on VA.gov rather than relying on older figures.
Who files VA Form 10-8678?
- Veterans whose service-connected condition requires a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance that wears out clothing
- Veterans using a wheelchair or brace due to a service-connected disability
- Veterans prescribed a skin medication for a service-connected condition that permanently stains or damages garments
- Veterans reapplying in a later year when annual certification is required for their situation
How to fill out VA Form 10-8678
- Confirm your device or skin medication is prescribed for a service-connected condition.
- Complete your identifying information and describe each qualifying device or medication and the clothing affected.
- Sign and date the application.
- Submit it to the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service at your local VA medical center, by mail or in person; you can also file online through VA.gov.
- Watch the annual deadline: applications are generally due by August 1 for that benefit year, so verify the current cutoff on VA.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline to apply for the clothing allowance?
The annual application deadline is generally August 1 of the year you are claiming for. Confirm the current deadline with your VA medical center's prosthetics office or on VA.gov before filing.
Do I have to reapply every year?
It depends on your situation. Some Veterans with a permanent qualifying condition are paid automatically in later years, while others must recertify annually. The prosthetics office that processes your application can tell you which applies to you.