Is there any veterans in this group receiving VA disability while living in Thailand
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Yes, many veterans receive VA disability benefits while living in Thailand. There are several VFWs and American Legion chapters across the country. Veterans should explore the Foreign Medical Program (FMP) if they are not recipients of Tricare. It's also noted that benefits can be deposited directly into a Thai bank without fees, though full deposits must be made. While some clinics will directly bill the VA for services, others require upfront payment with reimbursement.
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Yes - you can keep your benifits in your US account or if you can get a thai bank opened you can deposit your benifits directly into a thai bank they convert for you and no fees but you can not split it has to be 100% deposit. VA care is dependant on what you are disabled for some clinics direct bill some you have to pay up front and they reimburse you but will only cover what you are actually raited for - due to the DTA between thailand and the US your VA benifits will not be taxed in thaialnd either and my understanding any state benifits you get as well
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We have several VFWs and American Legions around Thailand. Yes, there are many veterans living on their VA compensation. Make sure to look into the FMP (foreign medical program) if you’re not a tricare recipient.
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Anonymous participant 847 thank you, im coming to Pattaya oct 17th, for minimum of 2 months, I have my condo already, im a full disabled veteran 100%, ive never been to Thailand, this is the first ive heard about the America Legion and VFW being present. I need a Healthcare system i can participate in I need all the help I can get. I think i have tri care,
If you're near a large private hospital like Bangkok Hospital in one of the major cities, their international patient office will have experience in helping with tricare/FMP claims. It's quite easy. Best to have a local VFW help you out if you're not familiar with it.
I maintain my Tricare and am seen at Veterans First Pattaya for my VA-related stuff. Applying for FMP is also relatively easy. I have thought about getting AIA in case of an emergency, but I am waiting to make a decision.
Yes I know several and if you need care there is a clinic in Pattaya. It’s called Veterans First Pattaya healthcare. They seem very active with the Veteran community.