Andrew fell seriously ill while on temporary duty in Nevada where his wife, son, two daughters and three sisters-in-law each flew to Las Vegas to be with him. The government rejected his request for family flights, hotels and other costs, repaying only his wife’s airfare and some of her miscellaneous costs.  In support of his position Andrew cited FTR 301-30.1 and 301-30.2 addressing reimbursements due to family emergencies where “family” is defined as “any member of your immediate family” where the agency may, on a case by-case basis expand the definition to include other members of your or your spouse’s family.  The Board stated that FTR 301-30.4 would be a better citation which allows for transportation costs of a medically necessary attendant in circumstances where an illness or injury occurs on TDY. Here the FTR does not address multiple family members but in referring to a “medically necessary attendant” it implies reimbursement is limited to one person (Andrew R. Gonzales, CBCA 603-TRAV).

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