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Title:Simpler VA travel claims right from your phone

Author:VA Careers

Date:September 2025

Source:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs © 2025, Reprinted with permission

Volume:Volume 3 Issue 224

Eligible Veterans can now submit mileage-only travel reimbursement claims through the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. This new feature saves time, reduces paperwork, and makes it easier to access your benefits with just a few taps on your mobile device. Read the official press release about this feature.

What this means for you

  • Submit mileage-only travel reimbursement claims for VA-approved health care appointments using the VA Health and benefits mobile app.
  • Access a travel claim option on the app's home screen after an eligible appointment.
  • Review and submit your claim directly in the app.
  • Track the status of your claim without completing or mailing paper forms.

How to submit your travel claim

Watch a short video to see how easy it is to submit your travel claim, and then get started today by downloading or updating the VA Health and Benefits app.

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