VA Beneficiary Travel (Mileage Reimbursement)
Mileage and travel-cost reimbursement for eligible veterans traveling to and from approved VA health care appointments.
Who qualifies: Veterans, Veterans with a service-connected disability.
**What It Is**
VA Beneficiary Travel reimburses eligible veterans (and, in some cases, caregivers) for the cost of traveling to approved VA health care — including mileage in a personal vehicle and, when authorized, other travel expenses.
**Who Qualifies**
• Veterans with a service-connected rating of 30% or more
• Travel for treatment of a service-connected condition (any rating)
• Veterans receiving a VA pension, or whose income is at or below the maximum annual VA pension rate
• Certain other cases (required caregivers, scheduled compensation & pension exams)
**How Much**
• Mileage is reimbursed at the current VA rate (41.5 cents per mile as of 2026)
• A deductible applies: $3 one-way / $6 round-trip per appointment, capped at $18 per month — after you reach $18 in a month, the VA covers the full cost of approved travel for the rest of that month
**How to File**
Use the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) online, or file VA Form 10-3542. Submit within 30 days of your VA-authorized appointment. Questions: VA's Beneficiary Travel call center at 855-574-7292.