Hey Jim,

I would like to know if you know why the va does not pay mileage to the new clinic I go to?

Reply:

VA explains travel pay here http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/resources/BeneTravelFAQ.asp#eligible

In a nutshell, it isn't consistent anywhere. Each facility is pretty much allowed to use any sort of map they want to when they determine what your mileage is. The guidelines aren't well thought out and in the end, the veteran is usually shorted on travel pay.