Veterans Health Care Regulations

28 A veteran pensioner, a civilian pensioner, a special duty service pensioner and a former member or reserve force member who has a disability for which they are entitled to a disability award or pain and suffering compensation in respect of special duty service is eligible to receive, in accordance with section 7, the costs of transportation in Canada of an escort if

• (a) the escort accompanies the pensioner or member on an annual vacation or on other travel approved by the Minister;

• (b) the means of transportation is other than by automobile; and

• (c) their pensioned condition or disability, as the case may be, is total blindness or one that otherwise requires an escort when travelling.