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Important Update on Travel Voucher Forms for Marion VA Health Care System Veterans

Important Update on Travel Voucher Forms for Marion VA Health Care System Veterans
By Willy Martinez, Public Affairs Specialist

We have an essential update that we want to make sure reaches every one of you who uses travel forms with the Marion VA Health Care System. Your time and convenience are incredibly important to us, so please take a moment to read about an upcoming change that may affect your travel reimbursements.

What’s Changing?

Starting February 14, 2025, we're transitioning to a new travel voucher form for all travel payments. This means:

  • Only the November 2024 version of VA Form 10-3542 will be accepted from that date forward.
  • Older versions of the form will no longer be processed after February 14, 2025.

 

Why Is This Important?

Submitting the correct form is crucial to ensure there are no delays in processing your travel claims. If you submit an old form after the cutoff date:

  • We'll have to return it to you with the new form, which means a delay for you.
  • Your claim date resets to when we receive the new form, not when you submitted the old one.

We want to help you avoid any unnecessary waiting or confusion.

 

  • How Can You Prepare?
  • Get the New Form Early:
    • Visit the VA Website to download the November 2024 version of VA Form 10-3542.
      • Start Using the New Form Now:
        • Even though the old forms are accepted until February 14, 2025, you can start using the new form immediately.
        • This ensures you’re ahead of the game and familiar with any updates.
      • Double-Check Before Submitting:
        • Make sure the form says “Revised November 2024” at the bottom.

        • Ensure all sections are filled out completely to prevent processing delays.

           

We're Here to Help

We believe in the power of community. If you know fellow Veterans who use travel forms, please share this information with them. Let's support each other to ensure everyone benefits from a smooth transition.

A Little Tip

Consider submitting your upcoming travel claims a bit earlier than usual during this transition period. This small step can help cushion any unforeseen delays and keep your reimbursements on track.