# 38 C.F.R. § 70.3 (2026): Determination of Secretary

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 70.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Determination of Secretary
- **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 / § 70.3: § 70.3   Determination of Secretary.

## 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.
For each fiscal year, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will determine whether funds are available for paying expenses of VHA beneficiary travel under 38 U.S.C. 111. If the Secretary determines that funds are available for such purpose, VA will make payment for expenses of such travel in accordance with the provisions of this part.
(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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