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WORLD WAR II FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITYCOMPENSATION FUND
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
The President of the United States signed the American Recovery andReinvestment Act of 2009 on February 17, 2009, authorizing the release of a one-time, lump-sum payment to eligible World War II (WWII) Philippineveterans. These payments are to be made through the U.S. Departmentof Veterans Affairs from a $198 million appropriation established for thispurpose. Applying for this benefit will not affect other existing Veteransbenefits.
Q:
Who is eligible for the new benefit, a one-time paymentauthorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
Persons who served before July 1, 1946, in the organized militaryforces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines,while such forces were in the service of the Armed Forces of theUnited States;
Members of the organized guerrilla forces under commandersappointed, designated, or subsequently recognized by theCommander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area, or other competentauthority in the Army of the United States;
Persons who served in the Philippine Scouts under Section 14 of the Armed Forces Voluntary Recruitment Act of 1945.
To be eligible for the new benefit, service members in each of thethree categories above must have been discharged or releasedfrom service under conditions other than dishonorable.
Q: How do I apply for this benefit?
The United Stated Department of Veterans Affairs is now acceptingclaims. Claims can only be accepted from Filipino WWII veterans.We encourage all Filipino WWII veterans to apply in person. If aveteran is unable to appear in person, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Manila Regional Office will arrange to obtain theapplication in an appropriate manner. Claims from spouses,widows and children of Filipino WWII veterans cannot be accepted.
Q: Where do I apply for this benefit?
Filipino WW II veterans can inquire about or submit a claim at theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Manila Regional Office locatedat the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines. The United StatesDepartment of Veterans Affairs will also have representativesavailable to accept claims at the Philippines Veterans Affairs Officeand the Philippine’s Veterans Memorial Medical Center in QuezonCity beginning February 19, 2009 through February 27, 2009.Additionally, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs will
have representatives at following venues throughout thePhilippines on the dates indicated:
Location / ProvinceAddressDatesTimes
Philippine VeteransAffairs Office CentralOfficeCamp Gen. AguinaldoQuezon City02/19/09 –02/27/090800-1700Veterans MemorialMedical CenterNorth Ave., Quezon City 02/19/09-02/20/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office SanFernando, La UnionNational Highway cor.Diversion Rd.Pagdaraoan, SanFernando City, La Union02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office BaguioCity, BenguetUSAFIPNL Camp Henry T.Allen, Baguio City,Benguet02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office IloiloCity, IloiloOld Provincial CapitolBldg., Iloilo City, Iloilo02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office CebuCity, CebuCENTCOM, Camp Lapu-Lapu Lahug, Cebu City,Cebu02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office TaclobanCity, Leyte126 Gomez St. TaclobanCity, Leyte02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs OfficeZamboanga City,Zamboanga del SurSOUTHCOM UpperCalarian, ZamboangaCity, Zamboanga del Sur02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office DavaoCity, Davao del SurDoor 4, GutierrezCompound, Abad SantosAve., Davao City, Davaodel Sur02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office BatangasCity, BatangasProvincial Capitol,Batangas City, Batangas02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs OfficeTuguegarao, Cagayan1-A Callangan Bldg.,Bonifacio St. TuguegaraoCity, Cagayan02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office SanFernando, PampangaCleofer’s Bldg., Gen.Hizon Extension, SanFernando City, Pampanga02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office LegazpiCity, AlbayANST Bldg., WashingtonDrive, Legazpi City, Albay02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700Philippine VeteransAffairs Office Cagayande Oro City, MisamisOrientalCamp Evangelista, Patag,Cagayan de Oro City,Misamis Oriental02/24/09-02/26/090800-1700
Q: How long do I have to file a claim?
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs must receive allclaims no later than February 16, 2010, which is one year from thedate of enactment of the legislation, which is February 17, 2009.
Q:
How much will I receive?
Eligible veterans who are not United States citizens will receive aone-time payment of $9,000.
Eligible veterans who are United States citizens will receive a one-time payment of $15,000.
Q:
I am a U.S. citizen, but reside in the Philippines. Will thataffect the amount of my payment?
No. The amount of the payment you are eligible to receive isdetermined by your citizenship, not by your residence.
Q: My late husband was a veteran who served during WWII. MayI receive this benefit as his widow?
Once an eligible veteran files a claim before February 17, 2010, asurviving spouse can claim the benefit if the veteran passes awaybefore the benefit is paid.
Q: My husband was a U.S. citizen who filed a claim for this benefitbut died before receiving payment. I am not a U.S. citizen. Will Ireceive the $15,000 he was eligible to receive?
Yes. The amount of the payment is determined by the citizenshipof the eligible veteran, not by the citizenship of the survivingspouse.
Q: Is this benefit considered as income for U.S. income taxpurposes?
No. The benefit is not considered income for U.S. income taxpurposes.
Q: Will receipt of this benefit impact or reduce any other U.S.Government assistance or benefits I receive?
No. This is an additional benefit for those eligible and qualifiedWWII veterans. It will not change or affect benefits an individualmay be receiving under any other Federal or federally assistedprogram.
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