VA mileage reimbursement jumps to 41.5 cents

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VA mileage reimbursement jumps to 41.5 cents
By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Nov 18, 2008 20:27:17 EST

Veterans traveling to and from Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities will be reimbursed for their travel at a higher rate effective Nov. 17.

The increase, from 28.5 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile, was mandated by law this year, and Congress provided funding for the increase.

Veterans who have service-connected disabilities, receive VA pensions or have low incomes are eligible for the reimbursement.

The deductible that applies to certain mileage reimbursements will stay the same for now, at $7.77 for a one-way trip and $15.54 for a round trip, with a cap of $46.62 per month. On Jan. 9, these deductibles will decrease to $3 for a one-way trip, $6 for a round trip, with a maximum of $16 per month.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/military_veterans_mileagereimbursement_111808w/%2e