I was not off work but required physical therapy to alleviate pain. No workers comp income was received but I think I should be able to deduct the mileage to and from therapy as a business expense since it was required by the employer to get better.
Yes, you can deduct mileage to and from doctors appointment and physical therapy as a medical expense.
Please keep in mind the following about deducting your medical expenses:
To enter your medical expenses, please follow these steps:
The therapy wasn't a personal medical expense, it was required as a condition of employment. Is that still a standard medical expense even though it was work related?