Veterans' Benefits

VAC (DVA) only covers pensionable disability benefits for Canadian Veterans living in the USA. In my case I was contacted by DVA and told to report to the nearest VA facility (Bay Pines) where a file was created and I was given a pseudo Social Security number. I was called in for a complete physical exam and have not had any problems getting treatment for my pensional disabilities. Some times I have had to go to a civie doctor for a prescription as the VA pharmacy did not carry the drug I required. No problem I just sent the doctor's bill along with the receipt for the prescription and a letter of explanation to the Foreign Service office of DVA and received a cheque for the total amount.

THE IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IS THAT ONLY PENSIONABLE BENEFITS ARE COVERED.