Overseas Benefits
Medical Benefits

VA will pay for medical services for the treatment of service-con-nected disabilities and related conditions for veterans abroad. VA does not authorize nursing-home care in foreign jurisdictions, except for the Philippines. Services in most foreign countries must be authorized by the Foreign Medical Program Office, PO Box 65021, Denver, CO 80206-9021, USA, phone 303-331-7590. Services pro-vided in Canada are under the jurisdiction of the VA Center in White River Junction, VT 05009-0001, USA, phone 802-296-6379. Services provided in the Philippines are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. VA office in Pasay City, phone 011-632-833-4566.

Other Overseas Benefits
VA monetary benefits, including compensation, pension, educational assistance and burial allowances, generally are payable overseas. Some programs in foreign jurisdictions are restricted. Home-loan guaranties are available only in the United States and selected U.S. territories and possessions. Educational benefits are limited to approved degree-granting programs in institutions of higher learn-ing. Beneficiaries residing in foreign countries should contact the nearest American embassy or consulate for information and claims assistance. In Canada, veterans should contact an office of Veterans Affairs Canada.