Vets to See Mileage Reimbursement Increase
Some good news from the VA for wounded troops today … they announced that "Over a million eligible veterans will see their mileage reimbursement more than double for travel to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities ... the 2008 appropriations act provided funding for VA to increase the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile to 28.5 cents per mile. The increase goes into effect on Feb. 1." Read the entire article here: http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,161138,00.html
Rehabilitation does not end when we are sent home from the hospitals. Many of us are in rehab for years and live miles away from VA facilities. This new funding will really ease the financial strain for many of us living in rural areas.
Hopefully many more of our families will take advantage of this new funding. We will keep you posted on any more developments.
For injured troops still in hospitals like Walter Reed or Brooke Army Medical Center: We understand how hard it is for families to visit and stay with you while you are recovering. Our Family Support Network provides plane tickets and gas cards and pays for hotel rooms for your family members to see you. If you need more information on this program, please call us at 914-432-5400.
Rehabilitation does not end when we are sent home from the hospitals. Many of us are in rehab for years and live miles away from VA facilities. This new funding will really ease the financial strain for many of us living in rural areas.
Hopefully many more of our families will take advantage of this new funding. We will keep you posted on any more developments.
For injured troops still in hospitals like Walter Reed or Brooke Army Medical Center: We understand how hard it is for families to visit and stay with you while you are recovering. Our Family Support Network provides plane tickets and gas cards and pays for hotel rooms for your family members to see you. If you need more information on this program, please call us at 914-432-5400.
Labels: mileage, reimbursement, VA
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