American Samoa Veterans services
The American Samoa Office of Veterans & Military Affairs is the official territory entry point for Veterans services, local program information, and claims-assistance referrals.
Official sources reviewed 2026-08-29
American Samoa Veteran Benefits
Review 8 source-backed American Samoa veteran benefit records, eligibility considerations, and official agency links.
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Reviewed American Samoa benefit records
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American Samoa Government Employee Leave Accrual Benefit for Veterans
American Samoa Government Employee Leave Accrual Benefit for Veterans: American Samoa territorial government employees who are Veterans and served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible to accrue leave at a faster rate based on their years of military service.…
American Samoa Government Employment Veteran Hiring Preference
American Samoa Government Employment Veteran Hiring Preference: American Samoa offers a hiring preference for territorial government employment for Veterans, disabled Veterans and surviving spouses. Preference is given by adding points to examination scores used for open competitive examinations. Preference is not allowed for promotional examinations. Veterans and surviving spouses are authorized five points added to their score;…
American Samoa Office of Veterans and Military Affairs
American Samoa Office of Veterans and Military Affairs: The American Samoa Office of Veterans and Military Affairs was established to assist servicemembers, Veterans and their families through advocacy and helping them find and apply for military and Veterans benefits under federal and territorial laws. All their services are provided free of charge.…
American Samoa Taxes on Military Retired Pay
American Samoa Taxes on Military Retired Pay: Military retired pay is taxable in American Samoa. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) does not withhold taxes for state or local income tax, but it is reported annually on IRS Form 1099-R. All TSP distributions are subject to taxes and early distributions may incur higher taxes.…
American Samoa Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
American Samoa Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities: SBP, RCSBP and RSFPP annuity payments are taxable in American Samoa. Learn more about American Samoa Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
American Samoa Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Disability Dependency, and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
American Samoa Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Disability Dependency, and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of a service member who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of a Veteran whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease. Learn more about American Samoa Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Disability Dependency, and Indemnity Compensation
Return to American Samoa Career Service Position After Military Service
Return to American Samoa Career Service Position After Military Service: American Samoa career service employees who leave their government employment to serve on active or reserve duty in the U.S. Armed Forces must be restored to their career service position after their military service. Employees must return to government employment within 120 days after they receive an honorable discharge.…
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