File a pre-discharge claim while overseas
You can file a disability claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program while you’re stationed overseas. You’ll need to make sure you have enough time to finish your medical exam in the country where you’re located, which may include visits to specialty clinics.
Our offices are open for in-person assistance by appointment only
To schedule an appointment for in-person services, please contact us by the email listed below for your location. Check this page for future updates.
In Germany (Europe, Africa, or the Middle East)
You can get in touch with the Landstuhl BDD office:
- By email at GermanyBDD.vbapit@va.gov, or
- In person by appointment in building 3724 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. It’s open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
To complete the process, you’ll need to:
- Have a copy of your service treatment records for your most recent service period, and
- Be available for 45 days from the date you apply for a VA medical exam, and
- Have enough time in-country to finish the medical exam, which may involve visits to several specialty clinics
In Korea
You can get in touch with the Camp Humphreys office:
- By phone at DSN 757-2914 (or commercial 050-3357-2914), or
- By email at KoreaBDD.vbapit@va.gov, or
- In person by going to the Korea BDD office located in the One-Stop Building on Camp Humphreys. The Korea BDD office is next to the SFL-TAP office and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Department of Veterans Affairs
USAG Camp Humphreys
Building P-6400, Office V301
APO, AP 96271-5228
To complete the process, you’ll need to:
- Have a copy of your service treatment records for your most recent service period, and
- Be available for 45 days from the date you apply for a VA medical exam, and
- Have enough time in-country to finish the medical exam, which may involve visits to several specialty clinics