The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a legitimate therapeutic footwear benefit for eligible veterans — but it works nothing like the viral “free athletic shoes” scam circulating online. This guide explains what the real VA footwear benefit is, who qualifies, and exactly how to access it through your VA care team. We also break down a related clothing allowance benefit and how to protect yourself from fraud targeting veterans.
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