# 38 C.F.R. § 70.1 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 70.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 70: VETERANS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS / Subpart A: Beneficiary Travel and Special Mode Transportation Under 38 U.S.C. 111 / § 70.1: § 70.1   Purpose and scope.

## Text

Link to an amendment published at 88 FR 10037, Feb. 16, 2023.
This amendment was delayed until Feb. 16, 2025, at 88 FR 90120, Dec. 29, 2023.
This amendment was further delayed until Feb. 16, 2029, at 89 FR 88888, Nov. 12, 2024.
(a) This part provides a mechanism under 38 U.S.C. 111 for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to make payments for travel expenses incurred in the United States to help veterans and other persons obtain care or services from VHA.
(b) This part does not cover payment for emergency transportation of veterans for non-service-connected conditions in non-VA facilities when the payment for transportation is covered by §§ 17.1000 through 17.1008 of this chapter, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 1725.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101, 111, 501, 1701, 1714, 1720, 1728, 1782, 1783, E.O. 11302)

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 70.1 (2026) § 70.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_1.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.2 (2026) § 70.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_2.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.3 (2026) § 70.3   Determination of Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_3.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.4 (2026) § 70.4   Criteria for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_4.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.10 (2026) § 70.10   Eligible persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_10.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.20 (2026) § 70.20   Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_20.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.21 (2026) § 70.21   Where to apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_21.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.30 (2026) § 70.30   Payment principles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_30.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.31 (2026) § 70.31   Deductibles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_31.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.32 (2026) § 70.32   Reimbursement or prior payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_32.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.40 (2026) § 70.40   Administrative procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_40.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.41 (2026) § 70.41   Recovery of payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_41.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.42 (2026) § 70.42   False statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_42.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 70.50 (2026) § 70.50   Reduced fare requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P70_S70_50.md)

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