A better ankle brace?

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As I'd mentioned in previous posts, my right ankle has zero resistance

to inversion. At work, yesterday, I accidentally stepped at the edge

of a 1/2 " thick steel plate on the floor, and my foot inverted 45

degrees before I caught myself. This was with having an ankle brace,

and 6 " high work boots. This got me wondering if I should call my VA

medical center, on Monday, and ask if they have any braces with more

positive support than what I'm currently using?

When I was there, on Tuesday, the O & P guy at the Prosthetics Clinic

had told me that what I have is the same thing they'd issue, but I

still figure it's worth finding out if they have anything better. This

is the brace that I'm currently using:

http://tinyurl.com/dkdt7

I was looking at ankle braces online, prior to posting this query, and

am thinking I need something that'll basically immobilize my ankle

from inversion/eversion, while not affecting other range of motion.

Hopefully the VA medical center has something along the lines of a

hinged stirrup brace, or regular stirrup brace, as it would avoid

whatever paperwork I'd need to complete, in order to be reimbursed by

the VA, if I have to buy my own.

Does anybody have any suggestions (brand & model) for a better ankle

brace, if I do have to buy my own?

Matt