Why claims get rejected
DFAS requires itemized daily receipts — not lump-sum totals. Missing that, along with no housing search verification letter, accounts for the vast majority of TLA/TLE rejections. Both documents below solve this.
Stay Information
Fill this once — used in both documents below
Service Member
Property & Host
Stay Dates & Rate
✅
Within Per Diem
Rate is within locality allowance
DoD-Compliant Invoice
Itemized daily charges — required for DD Form 1351-2 submission
This PDF includes:
- Itemized charge per night (not lump sum)
- Property address & host contact
- Check-in / check-out with total nights
- Fees broken out separately
- Tax calculation (if applicable)
- Grand total with per diem compliance status
- JTR certification statement
- Unique invoice reference number
Housing Search Verification Letter
Required for TLE claims and often requested by housing offices for TLA
This letter includes:
- Official letterhead with reference number
- Service member & unit identification
- Stay dates with total nights
- Property details & host information
- Distance to duty station
- Per diem compliance status
- JTR reference & claim type statement
- 10-day cycle reminder (TLA)