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VA benefits increase
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 | 1 comment(s)
Certain veterans who travel to VA medical facilities are getting their first travel mileage reimbursement increase in 30 years. The new rates went into effect Feb. 1.
The rates increase from 11 cents per mile to 28.5 cents per mile, said an Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs press release. A maximum deductible is set at $46.62, $15.54 for round trip, and $7.77 for one-way visits. Deductible amounts can be waived upon approval of financial hardship to the veteran. Deductible increases were packaged as part of the 2008 appropriations act.
“The earned benefit will make an immediate difference in the lives of many Oregon veterans. Veterans who travel many miles to a VA medical facilities will have more money in their pocket at the end of the day” said Oregon VA Director Jim Willis.
Veterans wounded or disabled in service are able to claim this benefit when traveling in relation to a Compensation and Pension Examination. Free VA health care is available to returning combat veterans. For assistance with VA Benefits for veterans, survivors and dependents, those interested should contact the Coos County veterans service officer by calling 396-2121, ext. 362.
The rates increase from 11 cents per mile to 28.5 cents per mile, said an Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs press release. A maximum deductible is set at $46.62, $15.54 for round trip, and $7.77 for one-way visits. Deductible amounts can be waived upon approval of financial hardship to the veteran. Deductible increases were packaged as part of the 2008 appropriations act.
“The earned benefit will make an immediate difference in the lives of many Oregon veterans. Veterans who travel many miles to a VA medical facilities will have more money in their pocket at the end of the day” said Oregon VA Director Jim Willis.
Veterans wounded or disabled in service are able to claim this benefit when traveling in relation to a Compensation and Pension Examination. Free VA health care is available to returning combat veterans. For assistance with VA Benefits for veterans, survivors and dependents, those interested should contact the Coos County veterans service officer by calling 396-2121, ext. 362.
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