Appealing VA decision of Annual CLothing Allowance

[Sudo]

I was wondering if anyone has successfully appealed the VA decision to deny Annual Clothing Allowance claim. On yesterday, I received a letter form the VA stating that my claim was denied for my Annual Clothing Allowance. I submitted pictures of the braces which were provided by the VA Prosthetics in Fayetteville, it is the ones with the metal hinges on the side. I also submitted pictures of clothing items that were ruined as a result of the braces. I was encouraged to do fill out a appeal by an employee in prosthetics. Please advise me on how I should handle this matter.   

[Guest L]

An updated link 2017  : read the eligibility wording carefully - looks like that is the key. https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/Clothing_Allowance.asp