This bill seeks to expand eligibility for beneficiary travel payments and allowances for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Its primary goal is to address the challenges faced by veterans residing in certain U.S. territories or the Freely Associated States who lack local access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. Currently, veterans must have a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more to qualify for these travel benefits. The proposed amendment would allow veterans in designated "covered jurisdictions" to receive these payments *without regard to their disability rating*, provided there is no Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility located in their area. This expansion aims to ensure that veterans in these underserved regions receive crucial travel assistance to access necessary medical care.