Overview
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This section contains the following topics:
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1. Eligibility for Benefits Based on Service in the United States Army
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the eligibility for benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), based on service in the United States Army by citizens of the Republic of the Philippines during World War II (Filipinos), including information on
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Change Date |
May 11, 2015
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III.vi.4.B.1.c. Benefit Rates Payable |
Pay benefits at the full-dollar rate authorized for U.S. Veterans and their dependents.
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2. Eligibility for Benefits Based on Service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army
Introduction |
This topic contains information on eligibility for VA benefits based on service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including information on
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Change Date |
August 14, 2006
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III.vi.4.B.2.c. Benefit Eligibility of Veterans |
Veterans with service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army are entitled only to service-connected (SC) compensation and clothing allowance benefits. They arenot entitled to pension.
References: For more information on
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III.vi.4.B.2.d. Benefit Eligibility of Survivors |
Survivors of a recognized Veteran whose sole service was in the Philippine Commonwealth Army are only eligible for SC death benefits and burial allowance. They are not entitled to Survivors Pension.
Reference: For more information on eligibility to VA benefits based on service in the Philippines, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 4.A.2.
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III.vi.4.B.2.e. Benefit Rates Payable |
Benefits to Veterans and survivors are payable at the half-dollar rate, which is a rate equivalent to $0.50 for each dollar authorized to be paid.
Exceptions:
References: For more information on
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3. Eligibility for Benefits Based on Service in the Philippine Scouts
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the
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Change Date |
May 11, 2015
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III.vi.4.B.3.b. Eligibility of Special or “New” Philippine Scouts |
Special or “new” Philippine Scouts whose only service began on or after October 6, 1945, under PL 79-190, are entitled only to SC compensation and clothing allowance benefits. Their dependents are entitled only to SC death benefits and burial allowance.
Reference: For more information on benefits payable for Philippine service, seeM21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 4.A.2.
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III.vi.4.B.3.c. Benefit Rates Payable |
Benefits for
Exception: Disability compensation, DIC, and burial benefits may be payable at the full-dollar rate for special Philippine Scouts and their dependents who
Reference: For more information on benefits payable at the full-dollar rate based on U.S. residency, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 4.D.
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4. Eligibility for Benefits Based on Guerrilla Service
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the eligibility of guerrilla service for benefits, including
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Change Date |
August 14, 2006
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III.vi.4.B.4.c. Eligibility of Veterans With USAFFE Guerrilla Service |
Veterans who provided acceptable guerrilla service as USAFFE guerrillas are eligible to receive SC compensation and clothing allowance benefits. Their dependents are eligible to receive SC death benefits and burial allowance.
Reference: For more information on benefits payable for Philippine service, seeM21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 4.A.2.
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III.vi.4.B.4.d. Guerrilla Service Requirements |
The table below describes the three categories of guerrilla service and the corresponding service requirements for benefits.
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III.vi.4.B.4.e. One-Day Recognition of Guerrilla Service |
The service department sometimes gives recognition for one day of guerilla service to a person who is listed on a casualty roster. The date of casualty may have been before the beginning date of recognition or after the terminal date of recognition of the unit.
Accept the certification by the service department in such cases to establish active service for that day.
Reference: For more information on service recognized by GAD, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 4.B.4.d.
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III.vi.4.B.4.g. Benefit Rates Payable |
Benefits for guerrilla service are payable at the half-dollar rate, which is a rate equivalent to $0.50 for each dollar authorized to be paid under 38 U.S.C. 107(a).
Exception: Disability compensation, DIC, and burial benefits for Veterans who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens and reside in the U.S., or resided in the U.S. or its territories at the time of death, may be payable at the full-dollar rate.
References: For more information on
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5. Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation (FVEC)
Introduction |
This topic contains information on FVEC, to include
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Change Date |
May 11, 2015
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III.vi.4.B.5.d. Time Limit |
To be eligible for the one-time FVEC payment, VA must have received the FVEC application no later than February 16, 2010.
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in Chapter 4 Phillipine Cases, Part III General Claims Process, Subpart vi Special Authorization Issues
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