Community, Help & Care — For U.S. Veterans Living in Europe
Balanced and practical: find your people (Legion & VFW), get VA‑accredited help when you need it, and plug into steady mental health support.
Veteran Networks
American Legion & VFW — Europe
Both organizations welcome U.S. veterans abroad. Many Posts share events and support. Start with the Legion locator, then check nearby VFW posts.
American Legion
Find Legion Posts
- Dept. of France Post Locator & Map (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, etc.)
- District & Country officers listed for contact
VFW
Find VFW Posts
- Dept. of Europe Post Directory (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain)
- Many posts maintain websites or active Facebook pages
Benefits & Claims
VA‑Accredited Help (Europe & Remote)
Find a Representative
- OGC Accreditation Search — attorneys & accredited agents
- Find an Accredited VSO Rep — DAV, VFW, Legion & others
Always verify current accreditation in the VA OGC directory before you engage anyone or sign a POA.
Featured — VA‑Accredited Agent
Kevin Janey — VAClaims‑Help.com
VA‑accredited claims agent assisting U.S. veterans worldwide with compensation, appeals, and evidence development. Verify current accreditation via the VA OGC directory linked left.
What Good Accredited Help Does
- Clarifies the diagnosis → nexus → rating chain and missing evidence
- Builds a clean packet (DBQs, service records, lay statements)
- Tracks deadlines and appeal windows (Supplemental, HLR, Board)
Overseas VA Contacts
- Veterans Living Overseas (VA) — program info & contacts
- Foreign Medical Program (FMP) — enroll & reimbursement steps
Paperwork & Evidence Tips
- Keep digital PDFs of DD‑214, ratings, meds, key visit notes
- Ask providers for English invoices and ICD‑10 codes
- Use secure cloud + a physical folder
Veteran Rites — Rites of Return
Nature‑based rite‑of‑passage programs supporting veteran healing and transition.
Mental Health
Programs & Contacts
Europe‑Specific (where applicable)
- UK: NHS Op COURAGE (UK‑service eligibility)
- IMCOM‑Europe Religious Support — chaplain referrals
- Samaritans — 116 123 (UK/IE), English support
U.S. Programs (remote‑friendly)
- Veterans/Military Crisis Line — Chat (EUCOM +1 844‑702‑5495)
- Vet Center 24/7 Call Center — 877‑927‑8387
- Cohen Veterans Network Telehealth (check licensure abroad)
- Military OneSource — worldwide counseling
Peer Support & Steady Habits
- Legion & VFW posts — regular meetings, rides, coffee hours
- Base chapels — confidential pastoral counseling
- Daily walk, light workouts, and sleep hygiene go a long way
Overseas dialing varies by country/carrier. If a toll‑free number fails, use the online chat options.
Benefits Overseas
Foreign Medical Program (FMP) — Quick Steps
Enroll
- Confirm VA‑rated, service‑connected conditions
- Register for FMP or submit VA Form 10‑7959f‑1
- Carry your FMP confirmation to appointments
Claim & Reimbursement Tips
- Itemized invoices with diagnosis codes (ICD‑10) and dates
- Prefer English documentation; keep PDFs/scans
- Set up VA direct deposit for reimbursements
Contact
Get in Touch
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Website created by:
Blain Bertrand — VFW Gold Legacy Member • VGA Germany State Director • PGA Golf Professional
📞 Tel: +49 171 2866186 📧 Email: blainbertrand@gmail.com
For Veteran Golfers & Families:
Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) Germany — facebook.com/VGAofGermany