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Thank you for using the Veteran Portal to submit your travel claim to the Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS).

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Claims approved for payment within this system are designed to use electronic funds transfer (EFT) to your checking/savings account or VA debit card. If your EFT information is not on file with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Financial Management System (FMS) your approved payment may be delayed until the information is provided to process your claim or adjustments are made to allow for temporary payment by check. If you currently receive other benefit payments by EFT from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) your EFT information is not on file with our system unless you have provided it previously to your local VA Medical Center. You can confirm if your EFT information is on file by reviewing your Veteran profile screen. If it is missing please contact your local BT office to update it. They will provide you with the necessary signature forms to have it added.

Facility for Payment

When entering claims, please identify the facility responsible for payment as the facility that provided your care or approved your care for care in the community. For example, if you submit a claim for care or services approved at a non-VA facility, you identify the care VA facility that authorized it as facility responsible for payment. In most situations this will be your preferred or home facility. If you receive care at a VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) this location will be available for selection as an associated facility of its larger parent VA Medical Center. You will see it when you select the location of your appointment.  

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires VA to notify you that this information collection is in accordance with the clearance requirements of Section 3507 of this Act. We anticipate the time  expended by Individuals who must complete this form will average 10 minutes. This includes the time it will take to read instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill out the form. No person will be penalized for failing to furnish this information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. This information is collected under 38 CFR 70 and is intended to fulfill the need for Veterans and beneficiaries to claim Beneficiary Travel benefits and for VA to determine the individual’s eligibility for the benefit.

Privacy Act Information: VA is asking you to provide the information on this form under 38 U.S.C. Sections 111 to determine your eligibility for Beneficiary Travel benefits and will be used for that purpose. Information you supply may be verified through a computer-matching program. VA may disclose the information that you put on the form as permitted by law; possible disclosures include those described in the “routine use” identified in the VA systems of records 24VA19 Patient Medical Record-VA, published in the Federal Register in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Providing the requested information is voluntary, but if any or all of the requested information is not provided, it may delay or result in denial of your request for benefits. Failure to furnish the information will not have any effect on any other benefits to which you may be entitled. If you provide VA your Social Security Number, VA will use it to administer your VA benefits. VA may also use this information to identify Veterans and persons claiming or receiving VA benefits and their records, and for other purposes authorized or required by law.

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This office provides assistance to veterans and dependents, under the direction of the County Commissioners and the County Clerk. They assist, at no fee to the veteran, in the preparation of forms and supporting evidence to be submitted to the US Department of Veterans Affairs or the Idaho State Division of Veterans Service when applying for veterans’ benefits which include disability compensation, pensions, and medical and death benefits. Information is also provided on how to access the Spokane VA Medical Center and the Mobile Health Clinic. Call to make an appointment.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Noon to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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COMMENTS

  1. About VA Form 10-3542

    Find out what travel expenses are covered and if you or your caregiver may be eligible for VA travel pay reimbursement. Get VA Form 10-3542, Veteran/Beneficiary Claim for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses. Use this VA travel reimbursement form when you want to ask VA to pay for transportation expenses related to your care.

  2. VA Travel Pay Reimbursement

    File a claim for general health care travel reimbursement online. General health care travel reimbursement covers these expenses for eligible Veterans and caregivers: Regular transportation, such as by car, plane, train, bus, taxi, or light rail. Approved meals and lodging expenses. You can file a claim online through the Beneficiary Travel ...

  3. How to file a VA travel reimbursement claim online

    Go to the "My Appointments" area. In the "Associated Appointments" column, select Create Claim for the appointment you're claiming travel pay for. Or go to the "My Claims" area. Select Create. Then select Create a Claim for the appointment you're claiming travel pay for. This will open the "Initiate a Claim" form. Confirm or ...

  4. PDF CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES

    Employment (VR&E) Intake Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 5210, Janesville, WI, 53547-5210. VA FORM AUG 2022. 28-0968. Page 1. SECTION I: CLAIMANT'S IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ... (VR&E) services may be reimbursed for travel VA FORM Page 4. AUG 2022 28-0968. expenses if the travel meets one of the following conditions listed below:

  5. Home · BTSSS

    If you provide VA your Social Security Number, VA will use it to administer your VA benefits. VA may also use this information to identify Veterans and persons claiming or receiving VA benefits and their records, and for other purposes authorized or required by law. Respondent burden: 10 minutes. OMB Control : 2900-0798.

  6. Travel Pay: How to Apply

    Then, s elect 'Create a Claim' for the appointment you're claiming travel pay for. This will open the Initiate a c laim form. Confirm or update the address on the page. Then select 'Create Claim' and 'Add Expenses.' Once your claim is created, review the Beneficiary Travel Agreement Notice and check the box to show your agreement.

  7. Veteran travel 101: Applying for travel reimbursement

    Veteran travel 101: Applying for travel reimbursement - VA News. You may be eligible for travel reimbursement if you pay expenses to and from your appointment. Learn if you're eligible and how to file a claim.

  8. How to use Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System

    1. Go to the AccessVA website at https://access.va.gov from a computer or mobile device. - The page will ask you to select a category. If you are an eligible Veteran, select I am a Veteran. Caregivers will also select I am a Veteran. - Click on the Veteran Travel Claim Entry. 2. Sign in to the travel claim entry portal.

  9. VA.gov

    VA's Beneficiary Travel Program launches a new 24/7 online portal to submit travel reimbursement claims. Monday, November 2, 2020. Veterans, caregivers, and beneficiaries who are eligible for reimbursement of mileage and other travel expenses can now enter claims in the new Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS).

  10. Travel

    The Financial Services Center offers a professional, courteous help desk that provides assistance regarding entitlements and usage of the Web-based travel system. Phone Number: 1 (866) 533-0188.

  11. PDF OMB Number: 2900-0798

    OMB Number: 2900-0798. OMB Number: 2900-0798 Estimated Burden: 15 minutes. VETERAN/BENEFICIARY CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES. Section A. Traveler's Information. 1.a Name of Person Claiming Travel Reimbursement (Last, First, Middle) 1.b Claimant's SSN. 1.a Name of Person Claiming Travel Reimbursement (Last, First, Middle)

  12. Travel Reimbursement

    Call 1-877-222-8387. To apply for VA benefits and services, view your benefit status, and many more services go to www.va.gov and either logon with your eBenefits sign on or use www.Logon.gov to enroll. VA.gov is a one-stop source for information on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services.

  13. Chapter 03

    This chapter establishes Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) financial policies regarding the authorization and payment of transportation expenses for official Government travel. Key points included in this chapter: The Fly America Act requires Government employees to travel on U.S. flag carriers with few exceptions (49 U.S.C. § 40118).

  14. Chapter 01

    This chapter establishes Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) financial policy regarding the administration of VA travel and travel-related activities. Key points covered in this chapter: The Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) implements statutory requirements and Executive Branch policies for travel by Federal civilian employees and others ...

  15. Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS)

    Logging into BTSSS is easy with any of these three methods -- credentials for ID.me, My HealtheVet, or a Level 2 DS-Logon account. Call the Ralph H. Johnson VA Beneficiary Travel Department at 843-577-5011 x207313 for more information. To set up direct deposit, call 843-577-5011 x207452. For additional help, you can call the Beneficiary Travel ...

  16. Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

    Homesale Assistance Counselor and Pre-Decision. (877) 237-5068. Duluth/AD Travel [email protected]. (866) 431-3800. Submission of Travel Authority for Permanent Duty. Fax (770) 813-8303. PCS Guides. PCS Expense Form Requirements for New Appointees. PCS Expense Form Requirements for Transferees.

  17. Find A VA Form

    Find out which VA insurance programs may be right for you and the form you need. Search for DD forms and instructions at the official DOD forms website. Can't find the VA form you're looking for? Contact us. Last updated: October 12, 2022. Feedback. Search for a VA form by keyword, form name, or form number.

  18. Veteran Services

    Veteran Services. This office provides assistance to veterans and dependents, under the direction of the County Commissioners and the County Clerk. They assist, at no fee to the veteran, in the preparation of forms and supporting evidence to be submitted to the US Department of Veterans Affairs or the Idaho State Division of Veterans Service ...

  19. Reimbursed VA Travel Expenses And Mileage Rate

    Mileage reimbursement rate. We currently pay 41.5 cents ($0.415) per mile for approved, health-related travel. We use Bing Maps to calculate your mileage, based on the fastest and shortest route from your home to the closest VA or authorized non-VA health facility that can provide the care you need. This distance is often called "door to door ...

  20. Veterans Transportation Program (VTP)

    Veterans Transportation Program assist veterans who require travel assistance to and from VA health care facilities. VTP offers these services at little or no costs to eligible Veterans. ... Please switch auto forms mode to off. 2. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). ... U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 ...

  21. Veteran Care Overview

    Community care is available to Veterans based on certain conditions and eligibility requirements, and in consideration of a Veteran's specific needs and circumstances. Community care must be first authorized by VA before a Veteran can receive care from a community provider. As with care provided directly by VA, Veterans are charged a ...

  22. Town Hall for Women Veterans

    This town hall will be used to provide information on services and programs for eligible women Veterans and to provide an opportunity to Veterans for feedback. From 5:30pm-6:00pm, we will have a social with light refreshments served (provided by CDCE). From 6:00-6:30pm, we will provide information and program updates. ...

  23. Heroes on the Water: Empowering Veterans Through Nature

    Founded by Ken Ferguson and later joined by Brandon Sisto, both veterans themselves, the chapter has grown from humble beginnings to a vital support system for those who have served. Ken, a dual-branch veteran of the Army and Marines, and Brandon, an Army veteran, have poured their time into creating a program where veterans can find solace and ...

  24. Idaho

    Please switch auto forms mode to off. 2. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). 3. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. ... U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420. Last updated August 30, 2024. Get help from Veterans Crisis Line. Call 988 (Press 1)