I PCS’d from OCONUS to CONUS with TDY enroute (OTS). Since I couldn’t leave my dependents OCONUS, I relocated them to my next PDS prior attending OTS and used TLF while waiting for on-base housing. Now Travel Center denied TLE reimbursement because it was taken prior to reporting to my unit. I reported after OTS.
Can my dependents claim TLE? Is there any other way to get reimbursed? It’s close to $1,700.
Posted by Dapper_Syrup8970
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TLE can be paid for any day between PDS as long as you’re not already getting PCS per Diem. In fact, the Regulation specifies that it can be paid before or after checking in (JTR 050601B). You do get a max of 14 days unless you’re in one of the very rare locations authorized for longer.
You would have also been getting BAH-RC/T (unless you came from HI or AK) so that should help cover the cost, too.