Gwv Moved To Phillipines And Needs Phone Numbers To Change Va Comp Payment Transfers. Did Not Notify Va Prior Or Old Bank Prior Either.

[halos2]

Vet moved to Asia and basically did not know the process to follow with notification to VA Finance department to transfer Comp funds to a new bank. Would appreciate a number to call rather than the call center 1-800-827-1000 number. Thank you. Will forward number to vet if anyone has it handy.

[USMC5811]

Sorry I don't have a number for you BUT I did find the form for change of address VBA-20-572 - paperwork trail is always nice to have. Hopefully someone will be able to provide you with a phone number.

Link to form to change address: http://www.vba.va.go...-20-572-ARE.pdf

Just found a previous post relating to this that may help:

Edited August 29, 2012 by USMC5811

[Guest]

The number is 1 (877) 838-2778

http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-24-0296-ARE.pdf

Edited August 29, 2012 by pete992

[Berta]

You might want to keep this info handy too:

Manila Out Pt clinic and VARO:

http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?id=682

U.S. Embassy Phillipines:

Social Security info on their home page:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/us-agencies2/veterans-affairs.html

Additional info here:

“Medical

In addition to the Regional Office, VA operates an Outpatient Clinic located in the same address at 1501 Roxas Blvd., 1302 Pasay City, Philippines. This is the only standalone ambulatory care facility located in foreign country.

To be eligible for healthcare while in the Philippines, U.S military veterans must have conditions or disabilities incurred in or aggravated by military service rated by the VA at 0% or greater. This includes out-patient care at the clinic, in-patient care, diagnostic tests/procedures and specialist referrals at various contract hospitals for service connected conditions. Authorization is required for non-emergency out-patient care and hospitalization. Persons having questions concerning eligibility for treatment should call 011-632-318-8387; Fax:011-632-310-5957; e-mail: https://iris.custhelp.com/.

Clinic hours of operation are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday except Philippine and U.S. holidays.

If you live outside the United States or the Philippines, you may also review medical benefits and services information at the VA Foreign Medical Program web site. “

http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/foreign/pimed.htm

[robert51]

Join the RAO they have an office in manila ,, cebu,, davao and a few others you can get a PCS address and your mail will be SAFE... the clinic in manila will give you a once a year check up they are NOT good at any medical unless its related to your rating.... medical services are low cost there but its no money no honey unlike the states you pay to get into a hospital or your dont get in... always have a back up plan there are lots of forums to give you needed info.. depends on where you live... forgeigners can never own land there .... lots of silly rules but generally an adventure like no other... if you need any info and i have it on the philippines glad to help ... as for banking i use a us bank then wire to myself to a bank in the philippines... open a dollar acct in a Major bank and stay out of rural banks and investments they close often...google major banks philippines

Edited August 30, 2012 by robert51

[halos2]

OMGoodness, thank you all for your assistance and I will share this with this vet. Berta, So you found the fountain of youth, and look marvelous my dear lady! I really appreciate the assistance offered here. Thanks again!!

[halos2]

You might want to keep this info handy too:

Manila Out Pt clinic and VARO:

http://www2.va.gov/d...lity.asp?id=682

U.S. Embassy Phillipines:

Social Security info on their home page:

http://manila.usemba...ns-affairs.html

Additional info here:

“Medical

In addition to the Regional Office, VA operates an Outpatient Clinic located in the same address at 1501 Roxas Blvd., 1302 Pasay City, Philippines. This is the only standalone ambulatory care facility located in foreign country.

To be eligible for healthcare while in the Philippines, U.S military veterans must have conditions or disabilities incurred in or aggravated by military service rated by the VA at 0% or greater. This includes out-patient care at the clinic, in-patient care, diagnostic tests/procedures and specialist referrals at various contract hospitals for service connected conditions. Authorization is required for non-emergency out-patient care and hospitalization. Persons having questions concerning eligibility for treatment should call 011-632-318-8387; Fax:011-632-310-5957; e-mail: https://iris.custhelp.com/.

Berta, This vet is 80% VA disabled... (160% good old math, which doesn't count though, you know how we love VA math)

Clinic hours of operation are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday except Philippine and U.S. holidays.

If you live outside the United States or the Philippines, you may also review medical benefits and services information at the VA Foreign Medical Program web site. “

http://www.vba.va.go...reign/pimed.htm