How do I get mileage fees when scheduled for an appointment that is over 100 miles round trip?

2023-02-16T21:28:52-05:00

In the past years I've submitted forms as requested, but never received any reply, so I gave up submitting forms. Now that the price of gas is extremely high, and these appointments are requested by the VA, can I get reimbursed?

Response by COL Randall C. made Feb 16 at 2023 9:46 PM

2023-02-16T21:46:30-05:00

Yes.

Easiest way (though it might take a bit) is to submit it though the Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS)*

If you're going to a VA appointment at a VA facility, then it should automatically pop up in your appointment list. When you create your entry it will default to you driving and calculate the mileage based on a "Google Maps" route. Modify if needed.

If you don't have your bank information entered into the system (you will see it appear on the "profile review" screen), then they will mail a check to you once the claim is processed.

If you don't want to do it that way, then you can do the old fashioned way - give a filled out claim form to the beneficiary travel office at the VA facility.
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Response by PFC Edgar Mosier made Feb 17 at 2023 4:23 PM

2023-02-17T16:23:16-05:00

It can get tricky, but if you follow the confusing directions, you'll get through online.

I have. But the pages are VERY slow - They are VA..., one knows.

https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-reimbursed-for-travel-pay/

VA travel pay reimbursement | Veterans Affairs

VA travel pay reimbursement pays eligible Veterans and caregivers back for mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments. Find out if you’re eligible and how to file a claim.