The Secretary under regulations which the Secretary shall prescribe, shall pay a clothing allowance of $662 per year to each veteran who
(1) because of a service-connected disability, wears or uses a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance (including a wheelchair) which the Secretary determines tends to wear out or tear the clothing of the veteran; or
(2) uses medication which
(A) a physician has prescribed for a skin condition which is due to a service-connected disability, and
(B) the Secretary determines causes irreparable damage to the veterans outergarments.
