VA Services and Benefits for U.S. Veterans Living Abroad
Medical Services in Philippine Islands for U.S. Veterans
U.S. Point of Contact for Veterans Living in the Philippines:
Embassy of the United States of
America VA Regional Office 1131 Roxas Boulevard Manila,
Philippines TEL: (632) 523-1001 FAX: (632) 523-1224 E-MAIL:
manlvaro.inqry@vba.va.gov
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs has maintained a Regional Office in the Philippines since 1921. Currently the office is located at 1131 Roxas Blvd. in the U.S. Embassy Annex Building. Benefits counselors are on duty at the Regional Office from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday to answer questions concerning all aspects of veterans
benefits. They may also be contacted by telephone at 523-1001 during the cited
times.
Medical
In addition to the Regional Office, VA operates a Clinic located
at 2201 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300. Clinic hours of operation are from 7:30 AM
to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Medical care is limited to service connected
disabilities only and includes out-patient care at the clinic and in-patient
care at various contract hospitals. Authorization is required for
non-emergency out-patient care and hospitalization. Persons having questions
concerning eligibility for treatment should call 833-4566 or 833-4567;
Fax:011-632-838-4566; Email: manlvaro.inqry@vba.va.gov . You may also review medical benefits and services information at the VA Foreign Medical Program web site.
Benefits
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have the same entitlement to monetary
benefits in the Philippines that they would have in the United States with the
exception of home loans and related programs which are not available there. Here
is additional information about the various benefits
available.
Benefits for veterans of the Philippine Commonwealth Army,
USAFFE, Recognized Guerrillas, and New Philippine Scouts are different than
those for veterans of the regular components of the U.S. Armed Forces. U.S.
citizenship does not affect their entitlement to benefits.
Additional information about benefits and services is available for:
Note: This information does not apply to officers who were commissioned in connection with the administration of Public Law 190 (Authority: 38 USC 107). Commissioned officers (and their dependents) have the same benefits as U.S. veterans including payment in dollars.
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is required for
non-emergency out-patient care and hospitalization. Persons having questions
concerning eligibility for treatment should call 833-4566 or 833-4567;
Fax:011-632-838-4566; Email: