DiEsMiTtY Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hello, At the end of January I will be retiring and moving to Japan, where my wife and I have a home. My question is if the VA decides its time for a new CnP exam, would I have report to the nearest VAMC which I believe is in Guam? Somehow I dont think there travel allowance would quite cover the cost of reporting in just to play the same old games with them. It would be great if I could go to the Yokosuka navy base, but I know the VA doesnt care about convenience. The Embassy website gave me an obscure link, that wasn't helpful at all. Also I have two pending claims one for a rate increase and one at the DRO's desk, these claims are waiting for a decision. Would it be safe to leave without a final decision or should I wait in case, something is lost or a new exam is requested out of the blue? Thank you for your guidance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted August 28, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted August 28, 2011 The VA in all likely hood would contracr it out to some one near you. However that is an opinion. You might contact the VA you are dealing with and ask them. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted August 28, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted August 28, 2011 If you wait for a final decision you could be waiting for a long time. Someone here probably knows the exact answer to your question so keep asking. I live just 25 miles from my VARO and, yet, they have failed to send me C&P notices. If the disability rating is not going to make or break you then I would just go ahead with the move while finding out all the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Wings Posted August 28, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) x x x VA Foreign Medical Program (FMP) http://www.va.gov/ha...ies/fmp/fmp.asp Assistance. With the exception of services obtained in the Philippines (see above section), any other assistance you may need from the Foreign Medical Program (FMP) can be obtained by writing to the following address. You can also use this address when submitting claims. VA Health Administration Center Foreign Medical Program (FMP) PO Box 469061 Denver CO 80246-9061 USA Contact Method Detail Telephone Inquiries 1-303-331-7590 Facsimile (FAX) Service1-303-331-7807 E-mail hac.fmp@med.va.gov Assistance with Other VA Issues. While we at the FMP Office are responsible for paying claims for medical services obtained for the treatment of VA-rated service-connected conditions, please note that your servicing VA regional office is responsible for establishing service-connected conditions. They are also responsible for administering educational benefits, vocational rehabilitation and other benefit programs. Inquiries related to any of these regional office matters should be directed to your servicing VA regional office. Veterans in Mexico, South & Central America, and the Caribbean Veterans in all other Countries Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office (362/21) 6900 Almeda Road Houston TX 77030-4200 USA FAX 1-713-794-3818 email houstonfsi@vba.va.gov VA Regional Office Foreign Claims 1000 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15222-4004 USA FAX 1-412-395-6057 Contact via the Internet: https://iris.va.gov TOLL FREE Phone Service USA and Canada (877) 345-8179 Germany 0800-1800-011 Australia 1 800 354 965 Italy 800 782-655 UK 0800-032-7425 Mexico 001-877-345-8179 Japan 00531-13-0871 Costa Rica 0800-013-0759 Spain 900-981-776 You can call the FMP Office Monday through Friday, 8:05 AM to 6:45 PM Eastern. Edited August 28, 2011 by Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldman273 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hello I can advise you what the VARO told me that at about 2 weeks prior to your move contact the VARO and give them your forwarding address if you have someone there to check your mail and a way to contact you in case you get a letter. I am moving for the winter to the Philippines myself this fall. I am only staying the winter. I know they have a VARO in Quam and a clinic in Manilia but waiting on the VA is something I would never do. Try to get a hard copy of everything you need as well as scanning stuff onto a hard drive that you can take with you. Not having made the move that is all I can tell you other than wish you luck and hope you enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiEsMiTtY Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks for the good advice, im not going to wait on them. Besides I dont think my wife would let me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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