We all have them. No, not vaccinations. VA disabilities. Each service-member completes an exit physical examination, then receives a DD214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty” and is admonished never to lose said DD214 on pain of death. Finally, a report is issued declaring VA disabilities and whether any were Service-Connected. Additionally, those… Continue reading VA Disability vs. Service Connected Disability – Truth versus Myth
Category: Panama U.S. Veterans
This category does not require membership but is intended to help many international veterans with the most basic needs while overseas. The category is specific to the veterans of Panama, however, due to the large number of retired veterans who have arrived or are arriving and staying.
Panama ONLY – How to file your own claim with FMP or use Preferred Providers List
International U.S. Veterans registered with the Foreign Medical Program (FMP), based in Denver, Colorado have the privilege of seeing any licensed provider and obtain any FDA-approved prescription from a licensed pharmacist or laboratory test from a licensed lab. However, the International U.S. Veteran must pay upfront and then request reimbursement from the FMP by following… Continue reading Panama ONLY – How to file your own claim with FMP or use Preferred Providers List
Panama ONLY – Civilian Orientation to Life
Adaptation to civilian aspects of international life is unique to each U.S. Veteran based on personal need and expectation. Many international, FMP U.S. Veterans relocate to the Republic of Panama (República de Panamá). While it is billed as a Spanish-speaking nation, the country is officially trilingual, Spanish-English-Chinese. Spanish, however, will help you get around much,… Continue reading Panama ONLY – Civilian Orientation to Life
