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The Veterans Claims Assistant (VCA) will provide assistance and/or guidance with:

– Survivor Casualty Assistance. Report of death to VA, DFAS, US Embassy and Social Security. Report of death of a US citizen abroad to the US Embassy, and forms required to start any eligible benefits, pensions or payments

– DOD ID Card application or renewal guidance

– Assist with compensation applications for new, increased, or secondary service-connected disabilities. Applications for disability claims can be submitted through your online VA.gov account or faxed directly to the VA Evidence Intake Center.

- VA Pension application: Veteran must be 65 or older and have at least one day of service during a wartime period. There are additional requirements found on the VA web page. VA Pension Benefits | Veterans Affairs

– Application for VA Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) or temporary convalescence 100% after surgery of any service connected disability that requires 30 days or more recovery time

– VA Foreign Medical Program (FMP) registration for medical services and medications overseas; VA-FMP reimbursement claims can be sent via email to: [email protected]

– Guidance on submitting TRICARE reimbursement claims through the individual online TRICARE account. Please note that VCAs are unable to submit claims on your behalf. Each beneficiary is responsible for submitting their own TRICARE reimbursement claims. We are here to guide you through this process.

– Application for the health benefit CHAMPVA ID for spouse and children of 100% Total & Permanent (T&P) disabled, non-retired, veterans

– Spouse and dependent Chapter 35 Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) for university studies overseas

– Preparation of VA Form 22-0976, Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country. This application is for requesting approval of a university degree with VA so you can use your Chapter 35 education benefits

– Annual Social Security Proof of Life

Veterans and veteran family members can request copies of military service records, including DD214, at this site:  https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html#BasicInformation

Panama Veterans Commission Veterans Claims Assistants (VCAs) are highly successful with the preparation and submission of VA disability claims. It is important to understand that veterans have a huge documentation gathering responsibility for their claims to be fully developed.  The veteran must work hard, hand-in-hand with his VCA, for the claim to be fully developed for submission.

VCAs will work with the veteran until the claim is fully developed and submitted via va.gov or FAXed to the VA Evidence Intake Center, Janesville, WI. 

Panama Veterans Commission VCAs have been highly successful assisting and guiding veterans since 1999.

Veterans Claims Assistants offer comprehensive guidance and support without any charges. Our team is dedicated to providing these resources free of cost to ensure seamless collaboration and assistance.