What does Preamble of Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to expand eligibility for payments or allowances for beneficiary travel. The expansion of eligibility is specifically for veterans with service-connected disabilities. The bill targets veterans residing in certain territories or the Freely Associated States.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act'.

What does EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY OF VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED of Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act do?

This section amends Section 111(b) of Title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for payments or allowances for beneficiary travel. The amendment removes the requirement that veterans be rated at 30 percent or more for eligibility. Eligibility is also extended to veterans residing in a 'covered jurisdiction' where no Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility is located, regardless of their disability rating. The term 'covered jurisdiction' is defined as a territory or the Freely Associated States. The definition of 'Freely Associated States' references subsection (h). The definition of 'territory' is derived from section 5 of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act.

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Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill removes the 30% disability rating requirement for veterans to receive travel allowances for medical care.
It extends travel assistance payments to veterans residing in territories or Freely Associated States where no VA medical facility exists.
The bill defines 'territory' using the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and references a specific definition for 'Freely Associated States'.

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