Transportation reimbursement may be authorized if the Veteran's death occurred while:

Transportation reimbursement may be authorized when a Veteran's death occurs en route to a VA authorized examination because this provision is designed to ensure that beneficiaries receive support for transportation costs associated with accessing VA services. The focus is on the need for care and the importance of attending examinations which are crucial for the evaluation and management of health conditions.

This context highlights that transportation reimbursement is primarily associated with activities directly tied to veterans’ health care services rather than personal activities or non-VA sanctioned situations. Engaging in travel for an authorized examination indicates that the Veteran was actively seeking or receiving necessary care, thereby linking their travel to services that the VA recognizes as important for their well-being. Other scenarios, such as traveling for personal reasons or residing in a private home, do not directly relate to the care and services delivered by the VA and, therefore, do not qualify for transportation reimbursement under the same provisions.