Did you know you might qualify for VA travel reimbursement? If you drive to a VA health care appointment, you could be eligible for mileage and travel expense reimbursement. Important: You must file your claim within 30 days of your appointment date.
You may be eligible if you’re traveling to a VA facility or VA-approved community care appointment and you meet at least one of these items:
• You have a service-connected disability rating of 30% or higher
• You’re traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition
• You receive a VA pension
• Your income is below the maximum annual VA pension rate
• You can’t afford to pay for travel
• You’re traveling for a VA claim exam, to get a service dog or for VA-approved transplant care
Common mistakes to avoid:
• Missing the deadline: File within 30 days or your claim will be denied. Set an alert or file right after your appointment.
• Not setting up direct deposit: Travel pay direct deposit is separate from disability or pension payments. Without it, you’ll wait weeks for a paper check. Set it up for payment in 3 to 5 days.
• Missing documentation for community care: Non-VA appointments require proof of attendance. Ask for an appointment summary, receipt, or a signed letter before you leave.
Visit our beneficiary travel page at Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) | VA Cheyenne Health Care | Veterans Affairs to learn how to file and submit your travel claim.
Questions? Contact the Cheyenne VA Beneficiary Travel Department at 307-778-7550.