Patient Transportation Services provides limited transportation service
to eligible veterans in need of medical care. Veterans living beyond
a 27-mile radius of the Carl T. Hayden VAMC may be reimbursed if they meet
the eligibility requirements as outlined below. The veteran is responsible
for the first $6 with a monthly maximum of $18. Travel by specialized mode
such as ambulance, wheelchair van, etc., will only be authorized when a
VA physician recommends such transportation is medically required.
A veteran traveling for treatment due to a service-connected disability.
A veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more,
for treatment of any condition.
A veteran receiving VA pension benefits.
A veteran whose annual income does not exceed the maximum annual
rate of pension, which would be payable if the veteran was eligible
for pension.
Veterans are urged to arrange transportation five working days in advance.
Veterans may schedule transportation with the transportation dispatcher
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon.
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