H.R. 5737 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deduction for travel expenses to medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editVeterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the wikiInternal Revenue Code to allow veterans a deduction from gross income for their travel expenses (e.g., transportation, food, and be the firstlodging) to provide a detailed summaryDepartment of the bill!)Veterans Affairs medical center for treatment related to a service-connected disability or for an examination related to a claim for disability compensation or a pension.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/9/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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== Points in Favor ==

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