VA Tweaks Vet Reimbursement Forms—Feedback Welcome!
Published Date: 9/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is updating its reimbursement claim forms for Veterans who pay out-of-pocket for medical and pharmacy costs. They want your feedback by November 23, 2026, to make sure the forms are clear and easy to use. This update affects Veterans filing claims and aims to speed up the process without adding extra hassle or cost.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Two new VA reimbursement forms
VA will replace VA Form 10-320 with two new forms: VA Form 10-485 for prescription drug reimbursement and VA Form 10-487 for certain emergent medical or transportation cost reimbursement. VA Form 10-320 will be discontinued when the two new forms are approved and published for use by Veterans.
Paperwork time per reimbursement claim
The VA estimates an average burden of 10 minutes per respondent for each new form filing. Estimated annual responses total 30,000 (29,000 for Form 10-485 and 1,000 for Form 10-487) with a total annual burden of 5,000 hours.
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