VAFMS Disclaimer

1. Independent Private Entity — No Government Affiliation

VAFMS (VA Foreign Medical Services) is a private, independent company and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the United States Government, or any of their agencies, programs, or subsidiaries.

Any references to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including names, programs, benefits, eligibility criteria, or processes, are provided solely for informational purposes only and do not imply any official relationship, endorsement, or sponsorship.

VAFMS does not represent itself as the VA or act as an agent or representative of the VA.

2. Nature of Services

VAFMS provides independent administrative support and informational assistance to individuals seeking to better understand or navigate VA-related processes.

VAFMS does not make decisions, does not process claims on behalf of the VA, and does not influence or control any government determinations.

3. No Professional or Government Advice

Nothing provided by VAFMS constitutes legal, medical, financial, or governmental advice.

Use of VAFMS services does not create any fiduciary, agency, or official representative relationship.

4. No Guarantee of Benefits or Outcomes

VAFMS makes no guarantees of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Eligibility for any VA program or benefit
• Approval of any claim or reimbursement
• Payment amounts or reimbursement results
• Processing times or timelines
• Success of any submission or request

All determinations are made solely by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or other applicable authorities.

5. User Responsibility

By using VAFMS services, you agree that:

• You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information you provide
• You are responsible for complying with all VA rules, requirements, and deadlines
• You will independently verify important information with official government sources
• You assume full responsibility for any decisions made based on information provided by VAFMS

6. Third-Party and Government Actions

VAFMS has no control over and assumes no responsibility for:

• Decisions, actions, or delays by the VA or any government agency
• Errors, outages, or administrative issues within government systems
• Actions or services of any third-party providers

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

All services and information are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VAFMS and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to loss of benefits or reimbursement, denied or delayed claims, loss of revenue or opportunities, or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or related to the use of, or inability to use, VAFMS services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VAFMS and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your use of the services, your violation of these terms, or your submission of inaccurate or misleading information.

10. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Misrepresent your identity or eligibility
• Submit false or fraudulent information
• Use the services for any unlawful purpose

VAFMS reserves the right to suspend or terminate access at its sole discretion.

11. Intellectual Property

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and names referenced are the property of their respective owners. VAFMS makes no claim to any government-related marks.

12. Modifications

VAFMS reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue services or these terms at any time without notice. Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Florida.

14. Acknowledgment

By accessing or using this website or any VAFMS services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.