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Am I eligible for a TQSE allowance?
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May my immediate family occupy temporary quarters at different locations?
Am I elgible for a TQSE allowance if I transfer to a foreign area?
May the period for which I am authorized to claim actual TQSE reimbursement for myself be different from that of my immediate family?
Will I receive additional TQSE reimbursement if my Lump Sum amount is not adequate to cover my TQSE?
May I retain any balance left over from my TQSE reimbursement if my Lump Sum amount is more than adequate?