Department of Veterans Affairs – Transport

Under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), veterans and war widows/widowers who travel for approved medical treatment may be eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses incurred.

Reimbursement may also be made for travel in connection with a claim for a disability pension or service pension.

Assistance can include reimbursement of travel expenses, accommodation allowance, meals allowance and authorised attendants expenses.