Who is eligible for travel pay from the VA?
Have a VA disability rating of 30% or higher, or. Are traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition, even if your VA disability rating is less than 30%, or. Receive a VA pension, or. Have an income that’s below the maximum annual VA pension rate, or.
Is there a VA in Alaska?
The Alaska VA Healthcare System provides inpatient services to veterans in Alaska through a Joint Venture with the 673d MDG on adjacent Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson as well as through fee basis arrangements with community hospitals.
Why are there so many veterans in Alaska?
But why cold and snowy Alaska and not, say, a warm military town in the Sunbelt? Many veterans, like many non-military residents, are drawn by the untrammeled wilderness, the world-class hunting and fishing, and secure jobs with good pay.
What is VA travel pay?
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.”
Where is the VA in Alaska?
Facilities in Alaska
| Veterans Health Administration – VISN 20: Northwest Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station ID | Facility | Address |
| Station ID | Facility | Address |
| 463 | Anchorage Regional Office | 1201 North Muldoon Road Anchorage, AK 99504 |
| 363 | Intake Site At Eielson Air Force Base | Dept of Veterans Affairs (VARO) Anchorage, AK 99508 |
Where are VA hospitals in Alaska?
Facilities in Alaska
| Veterans Health Administration – VISN 20: Northwest Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station ID | Facility | Phone |
| 463 | Alaska VA Healthcare System | 907-257-4700 Or 907-257-4700 |
| 463 | Juneau VA Outreach Clinic | 907-796-4300 Or 907-796-4300 |
| 463GA | Fairbanks VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic | 907-361-6370 Or 907-361-6370 |
How much of Alaska’s population is military?
As of 2019, most of the military population was Army, at 51 percent. (See Figure 3.1.)
What percentage of Alaska are veterans?
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| State | Percent | Veteran labor force |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 18 years and older | 6.4% | 10,125,000 |
| Alabama | 8.5 | 182,000 |
| Alaska | 12.1 | 44,000 |
| Arizona | 7.0 | 229,000 |
How does travel reimbursement work?
To cover employee vehicle costs incurred as part of the job, an employer pays a cents-per-mile rate to employees. The standard mileage rate for 2021 is 56 cents per mile, as set by the IRS. You multiply this rate by the number of miles you drive over a payment period, and the result is your mileage reimbursement.
Are VA benefits taxable?
Although you won’t find your VA disability taxable, if you receive VA retirement benefits, you’ll have to pay taxes on those. VA retirement pay is considered taxable income, unlike VA benefits, which means it’s taxed as ordinary income.
What are the benefits of a veteran?
Veterans’ Benefits. If you are a military veteran, especially if you were injured in combat, then you may be eligible for certain benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Veterans’ benefits typically include health care coverage and rehabilitation, disability compensation, education and vocational training, job placement,…
What are the benefits of a disabled veteran?
For veterans who become disabled during their time of service, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers numerous benefits to enhance their quality of life. Benefits available to disabled veterans include, but not limited to, monthly compensation, caregiver compensation, and modified vehicle allowance.