... Printer-Friendly Version VA'S MILEAGE INCREASE FOR VETERANS A MEATLESS BONE - ... a million eligible veterans will see their mileage reimbursement more than double starting tomorrow, ..., smugly touted; 'Increasing the mileage reimbursement is one more step by VA ... to establish the first increase in the mileage reimbursement in 30 years, fulfilling a ... increased the deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements. The new deductibles are $ ... I should have been grateful that my mileage reimbursement had 'more than doubled' ... responsible for reviewing the privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement mileage rate on a yearly basis. However... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfFEB08/nf020308-1.htm
2. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 06-17-2007 #4 -- VETERANS MEASURE WOULD BOOST MILEAGE PAYMENTS -- It would raise the MILEAGE reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile to 48.5 cents per mile. The VA has not increased the MILEAGE rate since 1978.nf061707-4.htm
...4 -- VETERANS MEASURE WOULD BOOST MILEAGE PAYMENTS -- It would raise the mileage reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile ... Printer Friendly Page VETERANS MEASURE WOULD BOOST MILEAGE PAYMENTS -- It would raise the mileage reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile ...--- Veterans measure would boost mileage payments By PETER ROPER THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN Giving veterans a big increase in their mileage reimbursement when they have to travel to ...4 --VETERANS MEASURE WOULD BOOST MILEAGE PAYMENTS --It would raise the mileage reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfJUN07/nf061707-4.htm
... here... Printer-Friendly Version VA'S NEW MILEAGE RATE OF 41.5 CENTS PER MILE GOES INTO EFFECT ...) announced today that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileage reimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care ... Peake announced today that he will use his authority to raise the mileage reimbursement from the 28.5 cents per mile to 41 ... While increasing the payment, the current deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements will remain frozen at $7.77 for a ... -11-18-2008 --VA'S NEW MILEAGE RATE OF 41.5 CENTS PER MILE GOES INTO EFFECT... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfnov08/nf111808-5.htm
...Friendly Version FEW WILL QUALIFY FOR HARDSHIP WAIVER WITH NEW VETERANS' MILEAGE DEDUCTIBLE -- The BIG VA has left hospitals in the ... Jim Strickland Since the VA announced the "new and improved" mileage reimbursement for veterans (along with a higher deductible) we ... don't have to pay the deductible. Announcement of new mileage rate is here... http://www ... by law, also equally increased the deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements. The new deductibles are $7.77 for ... --FEW WILL QUALIFY FOR HARDSHIP WAIVER WITH NEW VETERANS'MILEAGE DEDUCTIBLE --The BIG VA has left hospitals in the... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfFEB08/nf020508-1.htm
.../library/faq s/benetravelfaq.asp#mileage Question 13 says: How do we determine mileage for reimbursement purposes? The answer says: VA has not established use of a single reference. Mileage can be determined using authoritative guidance such as Rand Mcnally ... hour or more and found no reference to how the mileage is figured. I looked at Part 70 - .... 111 and found no reference as to how the mileage is figured. I then unsuccessfully tried to search ... there even is a directive that covers calculation of travel mileage. Any ideas? Reply; Thank you for... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfoct09/nf102709-3.htm
... we have a deductible associated with VA mileage reimbursement (travel pay). It ... the vet with "Z" for mileage. Don't tell us that mileage is "X" and then start ...sessea rch.php?q=mileage&op=and VA press release ... the amount it must withhold from their mileage reimbursement. The deductible amount will be ... Peake. 'Together with the increased mileage rate approved last month, we can ... VA's second increase in the mileage reimbursement rate during 2008, from 28 ... Compensation and Pension examinations also qualify for mileage reimbursement. VA can waive deductibles if... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfdec08/nf123008-1.htm
... trip. OK, folks. Here's the mileage increase you've been wanting. But, ... Increase WASHINGTON Over a million eligible veterans will see their mileage reimbursement more than double starting tomorrow, for travel ... Dr. James B. Peake. 'Increasing the mileage reimbursement is one more step by VA to help ... act provided funding for VA to increase the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile to 28 ... used his authority to establish the first increase in the mileage reimbursement in 30 years, fulfilling a pledge he ..., also equally increased the deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements. The new deductibles are $7.... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfFEB08/nf020108-3.htm
... Veterans Earned Increase WASHINGTON Over a million eligible veterans will see their mileage reimbursement more than double starting tomorrow, for travel to Department ... Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. 'Increasing the mileage reimbursement is one more step by VA to help veterans access ... 2008 appropriations act provided funding for VA to increase the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate from 11 cents per mile to 28.5 ... Secretary Peake used his authority to establish the first increase in the mileage reimbursement in 30 years, fulfilling a pledge he made during ... by law, also equally increased the deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements. The new deductibles are $7.77 for... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap013108-1.htm
... who must travel for VA health care. The VA increased the mileage reimbursement rate by 13 cents a mile and cut deductibles by ... than half." "At the beginning of this Congress, mileage reimbursement for veterans traveling to receive health care had not increased ... ago. This increase, authorized by Congress, leaves veterans' mileage reimbursements over three times higher than the 2007 level," ... PL 110-387 also authorized VA to raise the veterans' mileage reimbursements above the rate given to federal employees when using their ... employees using government vehicles for official travel. The change in the mileage reimbursement rate is effective November 17, 2008, while the... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/scva08/scva111808-1.htm
... A recently passed law allows VA to cut the amount it must withhold from their mileage reimbursement. The deductible amount will be $3 for each one-way ... of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. 'Together with the increased mileage rate approved last month, we can further reduce the financial hardship some veterans ... care.' In November, Peake announced VA's second increase in the mileage reimbursement rate during 2008, from 28.5 cents to 41.5 ... counseling at VA facilities. Veterans traveling for Compensation and Pension examinations also qualify for mileage reimbursement. VA can waive deductibles if they cause financial hardship. --... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/vap08/vap122908-1.htm
