RUREADY Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I got my packet today on my appeals it just wasn't the right one. My wife call me today I got a letter from RO (Columbia) man I like to burn my car up getting home. lol. ITS a appeals for a clothing allowance 2 years ago stamp RO Director no name or how to response to it . My question is anybody getting allowance the carpel tunnel brace anymore?? The black braces with metal in it. This was my appeal for this brace. ATL VA says they don't pay anymore for this brace. The appeal letter says I am eligible for one or more braces apply before 8-1-16 form 10-8768. They still didn't approve or denied 2 years wasted or this appeal Anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted June 7, 2016 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 7, 2016 PUREADY I'm not sure but you could take your letter to the VAMC Prostheses Dept and show it to them unless you been getting your Brace some where else? but that's who I would think you need to show your letter to. Good Luck with it. .............Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RUREADY Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Buck52 said: PUREADY I'm not sure but you could take your letter to the VAMC Prostheses Dept and show it to them unless you been getting your Brace some where else? but that's who I would think you need to show your letter to. Good Luck with it. .............Buck that's what the letter also says but my point is if I appeal this one brace then the decision should have said approve or denied not take to prostheses and start over again. Why appeal it Edited June 7, 2016 by RUREADY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted June 8, 2016 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 8, 2016 I think thats in every VA Letter format...they usually just say that ''if you disagree with our decision you can appeal'' We have included VA Form 21-0958 Maybe they have to say that? but that don't mean you have to Appeal. Maybe I am not following you on this? If you have a VA letter stating to take this letter to the proper Dept and ask that you be given your Brace!...then you don't need to appeal! Prettypantha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Prettypantha Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 You're 100% correct @Buck52, I received my letter as well for my foot brace and hand grip device. I took it to VAMC Prosthetics Department and they entered the information from that letter into the system and gave me those items. REACH ONE TO TEACH ONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gastone Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 RU, the Letter addresses the VA Clothing Allowance that is paid to Vets, once each year. I think you have to file for it through the Prosthesis Dept, on their Special Form. It's about $450+ per yr. This clothing allowance is to compensate you for the Wear & Tear caused by your respective device, on your clothing. There's no appealing involved. A friend of mine, gets it for his Back Brace. Semper Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted June 8, 2016 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 8, 2016 Yes to what Gastone mention and they close out the replacements prostheses and the clothing allowance Aug 1st of each year unless an emergency ...so go to your prostheses Dept before 8-1-16 if your brace is broke or worn-out, they have a special dept in prostheses you should be able to get it I ask my PCP for clothing allowance from being incontinent but she said she will order me some pee-pads (Depends) I get two big boxes 6 months at a time...so I guess they don't allow for under-wear? I get my C-PAP Supplies from the Prostheses Dept, sleep clinic places the order. but my point is when you need something from prosthetic s Dept ask your PCP to place an order, then you go there and they have a allowance form you have to fill out. Just don't forget about the close -out deadline of Aug 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RUREADY
I got my packet today on my appeals it just wasn't the right one.
My wife call me today I got a letter from RO (Columbia) man I like
to burn my car up getting home. lol. ITS a appeals for a clothing allowance
2 years ago stamp RO Director no name or how to response to it .
My question is anybody getting allowance the carpel tunnel brace anymore??
The black braces with metal in it. This was my appeal for this brace. ATL VA says they
don't pay anymore for this brace. The appeal letter says I am eligible for one or more braces
apply before 8-1-16 form 10-8768. They still didn't approve or denied 2 years wasted or this appeal
Anybody
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