As a veteran, having a valid identification card that verifies your service can provide numerous benefits and access to various resources. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of choosing and applying for a veteran ID card, ensuring that you can easily access the benefits you deserve.
Understanding the Importance of a Veteran ID Card
A veteran ID card serves as proof of your military service and opens doors to exclusive benefits, discounts, and services. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the different types of ID cards available and their purposes to make an informed decision.
Types of Veteran ID Cards
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
The VHIC is primarily intended for veterans enrolled in VA health care. It grants access to VA medical facilities and services. To apply for a VHIC, you need to meet specific eligibility criteria, such as being enrolled in VA health care. Gather the necessary documentation and follow the application process outlined by the VA.
Uniformed Services ID Card (USID)
The USID is issued to veterans who served honorably in the armed forces. It allows access to various military benefits and services. Eligibility requirements for obtaining a USID include having completed the required years of service. To apply, visit a nearby ID card facility and provide the necessary documentation.
Veteran Identification Card (VIC)
The VIC is another type of veteran ID card offered by the VA. It serves as an official form of identification and can be used to demonstrate veteran status when accessing certain benefits and services. Eligibility requirements and application procedures for the VIC may vary, so it is advisable to refer to the VA’s official website for specific details.
State-Issued Veteran ID Cards
Many states offer their own veteran ID cards, providing additional benefits and services specific to that state. Research your state’s veteran ID card program to understand the eligibility criteria and application process. Check with your state’s Department of Veterans Affairs or similar agencies for more information.
Veteran Service Organization (VSO) Membership Cards
Joining a VSO can provide access to exclusive benefits and resources. Some VSOs offer membership cards that serve as identification and provide additional perks. Explore different VSOs, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or the American Legion, and inquire about their membership card programs.
Additional Identification Options
If you don’t have a veteran ID card, alternative identification documents can still provide certain benefits. The DD Form 214 serves as proof of military service and can be used in various situations. Additionally, a VA health enrollment letter can be helpful for accessing healthcare benefits.
Tips for Choosing the Right Veteran ID Card
- Consider the specific benefits and services associated with each ID card option.
- Evaluate the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet the requirements.
- Research and compare the privileges and discounts (like Home Depot military discounts) provided by each ID card.
- Seek guidance from veteran support organizations or consult with fellow veterans to gather insights and recommendations.
Conclusion
Obtaining a veteran ID card is a vital step in accessing the benefits and resources available to veterans. By understanding the different types of ID cards and their application processes, you can choose the right option that aligns with your needs. Remember to consult official sources, such as government websites or veteran support organizations, for accurate and up-to-date information when applying for your veteran ID card.
Where and When Can I Apply for a Veteran’s ID
please send to my id card,thanks
I need a new card
I need a new ID card
It took me over fifty years to finally get the 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran after the government knew they poisioned me in 1971 and denied it for all of us who served our country as asked and returned in severe pain, could not get a decent paying job, no proper medical care, no support from the government and nothing but lies from them. My Department of Defense id card is different from the list here. Mine says Uniformed Service 100% Disabled American Veteran. Thank all of you for your service.
I need a new ID card
I am the spouse of a veteran Willie Burton arm and I would like to know which or if I could have a ID CARD and how to go about getting one. I still have his. Card would I be eligible to get one
So where is the information or address/link to get some of these…this wasn’t helpful at all
So very true
This doesn’t help at all I just need a new ID card.
Hello,
My name is James Callis. I’m a US Veteran, I served in the US Coast Guard from 1981 – 1986. I then served in the US Air Force Active Reserve from 1987 – 1990. While in the US Coast Guard I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I wasn’t put on medication at the time but I’m on medication now for high blood pressure. The medication I’m on now (Amlodipine) qualifies for medical disability rating. Also I’m looking to retire from my civilian career. I wanted to know how to get help about the disability rating and to get information about qualifying for Tricare? Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance and Thank You all Veteran’s for your service and sacrifice. GOD BLESS us all!!!
Hi James,
I am a Veteran myself, and I spent a few years in Germany. I got lucky.
I took the German language in High School, and I made a lot of friends. The German people were happy that I spoke their language, and they treated me greatly.
Look up an organization called “For the Veteran”. They helped me get classified as 100% Disabled (service connected).
Thank You Sir as well for your services. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOʻD BLESS OUR COUNTRY!!!
I served in the U.S.A. Army during the great years of VIETNAM, CAMBODIA and LAOS. IT WAS A LOT OF FUN, starting with the TET OFFENSIVE and the rest just came along with President Richard Nixon, INVADING CAMBODIA and LAOS with out the Senate nor Congress and the PENTAGON knowing nothing about this affairs.
I DO HAVE MILITARY HISTORY DOCUMENTS THAT CLEARLY STATES, THAT I AM A RECIPIENT OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR, which I never got issued,BEING A RECIPIENT OF THE M.O.H.. I have been fighting for my award for the last 16 years. I have gone to NATIONAL ARCHIVES and they don’t have any files for that time, also checked for the CHAIN OF COMMAND and there was no CHAIN OF COMMAND for that period either.
I would like some advised or help in GETTING MY AWARD. I have talked to about 10 Congressman and Senators and it seems that THEY DON’T RECOGNIZE THE VETERANS THAT FOUGHT FOR THEM TO BE FREE.
PLEASE , I NEED HELP ON THIS ISSUE.
THANKING ALL OF THE VETS THAT CAN HELP.
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. AND THE TROOPS THAT EXPOSED THEIR LIFES.
Charles – Contact the Congressional Medal of Honor Society at the following:
https://www.cmohs.org/
Hopefully they can provide the assistance you require to obtain your medal.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
Call chisolm and chisolm in Providence RI listed as CCK Law they have my case you got the right help now brother Robert Pina USMC 1971 CCK. 800 544 9144
I look at all military personnel as family. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy, GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Your follow Army Veteran,
Steven W. Edelman
1980-1986
What about blessings for the Space Force, Coast Guard, Reserve Forces, Guard Services.
Thank you for all of your comments and for all the information that you shared..
I am 100% service connected disabled When I went to my local VA and asked about a ID card they gave me a new ID but its identical to my ID I had before being declare 100% disabled ? I asked them about needing a new updated ID so I could use it to get on bases and other benefits I have being 100% . His answer was ” that’s all you need?
There is a 100% ID card. Go on line and look up ID card location
Thanks for the info, I was in the air force n they asked for early outs so I spent 14 years in active reserve would u send me the info on where to go on line I was in 74 thru 88 thanks
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Hi Samuel,
If you got a letter stating that you are 100%, take the letter to a national guard base, or any base that issue the dept of defense ID card; if you are married your spouse will be issued an ID card too.
Also, if you live in Alabama take your letter to the DMV to get a veterans car tag; and to the property tax assessment to be tax exempt for your home.
Thank you for your service.
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I JOINED 11/14/67 120 DAYS DELAYED PROGRAM, BOOT CAMP 08/JAN/68 DISCHARGED 07/JAN/72, WHILE IN CAMP LEJEUNE ADVANCED INFANTRY TRAINING I GOT SHIN SPINTS WAS GIVEN 3 DAYS BED REST AND PUT BACK TO FULL TRAINING, MY LAST 6 MONTHS OF 1971 I GOT SHIN SPLINTS BACK, MY FIRST 2 VISITS TO SICK BAY I WAS TOLD I HAD SUSPECTED SHIN SPLINTS AND THAT WAS IT, WHEN I WENT BACK FOR A 3RD TIME THE DOCTOR SEEING ME WAS READING MY MEDICAL RECORDS AND SAID YOU DON’T HAVE SUSPECTED SHIN SPLINTS, YOU HAVE SHIN SPLINTS. IT’S ALL IN MY MEDICAL RECORDS BUT NOTHING WAS DONE EXCEPT I COULD NOT MARCH OR RUN ANYMORE AND I WAS A SHORT TIMER AS IT WAS. APPLIED IN BOSTON, MA VA FOR DISABILITY AND THEY SCRATCHED OF THE SHIN SPLINTS SAYING THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SHIN SPLINTS ( THE MEDICAL TERM WAS CHANGED TO TIBAL STRESS SYNDROME) DAV TOOK MY CASE AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO FEDERAL COURT WHERE THE JUDGE SAID MY SHIN SPLINTS GO ALL THE WAY BACK TO ITR CAMP LEJEUNE, VA WAS TOLD TO COMPENSATE ME BACK TO MAR OF 1968, I HAD TO FIGHT FOR ALMOST 40YRS OR MORE, IN 2012 COMPENSATED WITH 0% DISABILITY ONLY. WOULD THE PACT ACT COVER MY SHIN SPLINTS? WHICH I STILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH.
Sorry to hear you got shafted like that. Your story sounds like mine. KEEP FIGHTING D.D.
Did you check out the water suit at that camp le June thing you served in the time frame they established DONT miss out on that brother
Need to get with your nears VSO and they will help you get your disability ratings up. Also I see you were at Camp Lejeune, if you didn’t know there is law suit going on for military members who served at that location and they are paying pretty BIG!! Look into it and see if you have any of the issues they speak of. Has something to do with the water. Good luck and take care
Dear fellow soldiers and VA staff,
On behalf of my father who was a WWII and Korean War vet and a Silver Star recipient and me as a post -Vietnam vet ,I want to thank you for your service to our country. Serving initially as ” a dependant” and then having the best NCO in the Army while serving as a Command Engineer Officer I say thank you for all you have done without expecting anything in return. I spent 40 years as a civilian on the construction side of industry and nobody comes close to the high level of performance that you do 24/7/365. And your spouses and families backed you every step of the way.
Thanks again
Bill
Need to get my military I D can you help please
I would like to apply for VIC card. How do I apply?
With a copy of your DD214 in hand, go to any base facility and get your VIC. Call Veterans Affairs for points of contact
Good evening fellow veterans I have been doing claims since 2014 I live in Florida I have helped over a thousand of veterans male and female veterans to get your VIC you have to take your dd214 to signed up for VA health care that’s the way to get it and only way fill out a form 10-10 and go too the Va facility it is based on your income Vietnam vets some cases are different if you have any questions you can contact me by email [email protected] if you want a 100%
Hi Jimmie. I’d appreciate anything you can do for me please. others say they will and nothing happens. Last time I tried for PTSD and Agent Orange symptoms is almost 2 yrs. ago. I went to Gary, In. national guard. There was a Master Sargeant there by the name of Victor Baker. Said he was working with AMVETS. My 3rd time trying with them. He said they were on the fast track to getting vets to 100%. No longer needed medical records. He said the VA should have all they need. Tried getting a hold of him a few times with no luck. Vietnam 71-72 with the 11th Cav. F Troop.
Was in the Cold War. Handled nuclear weapons, Was stationed in Indiana remote Air Base ops. Wore a small “Radiation monitor” for limited exposures during shift ops. (always on call because of particular specialty)…and performed special “duties” on President Kennedy’s “Air Force One” Was a “better than average “aircraft mechanic.” Base Warrant Officer always wanted my expertise on certain special, specific (risky) “fixin’s.” Figured this alone would get me into OCS…NOT A CHANCE. Review committee laughed so hard was pathetic. Sent me a statement of “DECLINED.” One officer told me to “get some college.” Went, to Purdue U. (nearby). Night school and Wife and pregnancy and new born and food and rent and, and, and (all on an E-3 pay scale of 1960’s). Hey, even defended( rioters taking down) Albrook AFB, Panama City, Panama (sumpin’ like Saigon). Quit Air Force!!! (“Presidential Unit Citation, medals galore”) and personal awards…packed up family drove route 66 to LA, CA. Got FAA Aircraft Mech. Lic. Got three years of Aeronautical Engineering. Later, Economics degree, and another Business degree, too. Then a Masters in Supply Chain Management. See, what the goofy OCS (Bozos) Review Board lost??? How many more “specialists,” strategic professional combat veterans are being shuffled off the “reservation” for a silly, broken OCS Review Board???HUH??? Hey, Air Force Academy now, is totally “WOKE.” LGBTQA+, too. DEI, also. AND THE BIGGIE…CRT. Amen. God Bless America. SAD…vote MAGA.
Men plans, God laugh
So you would favor a so called president that skipped out of the draft feigning a broken ankle; whose father pulled strings to keep him from being drafted A person that has stated that he does not like veterans and proved it the way he blatantly disrespected a P.O.W. that stayed a prisoner for 5 years; a person who made his millions cheating the government via the tax system and bragging about it; whose father discriminated against (along with his pimp son) people who tried to rent an apartment because they were of a different color. You ARE NOT ONE of his favorite people. Why would you want to kiss his ass?? Plus, the fact that during all of the time that you are refering to, it seems like a republican president was on duty!!
1963-1969
Dems were in office.
BAD CASE OF TDS, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE MAKING A FOOL OF YOURSELF, I GUESS YOU LIKE HIGH GAS AND FOOD PRICES AND EVERYTHING THAT GOES WITH DEMOCRAT LIES. YOU WOULD MAKE A GREAT CNN OR MSNBC STOOGE. MCCAIN WAS NO SAINT TALK TO HIS FELLOW POW’S. (GREAT TALKING POINTS)
Simple answer;
“Force Academy now, is totally “WOKE.” LGBTQA+, too. DEI, also. AND THE BIGGIE…CRT. Amen. God Bless America. SAD”
****BECAUSE ALL OF THIS HAPPENED ON Biden’s WATCH.
(And did Biden serve?
Answer: NO )
The only thing Biden has done is sell the USA for personal economic gains.
Yes! So right!
Well said! If you Vote for the Biden crime family you might as well kiss your freedom and safety goodbye
If your daddy was a multimillionaire, you wouldn’t be going to way. Trump never said he didn’t like Veterans, that’s news made up by the media. The places he was rented were too expensive for most people to rent, look it up. Was he suppose to drop the prices because someone who made $1500 a month wanted to rent an apartment that cost $2500 a month? Come on, your hatred is blurring your vision.. I game the Tax system because they make it easy to do. So would you pay a shitload of taxes or go through the tax codes and find a way to make it cheaper?? Go ahead and say yes. And John McCain, did you serve because if you did then you are ignorant to the fact of his plight, his daddy keeping him safe
Daddy Admiral Sr. Go watch a documentary by survivors who served with him or were in prison with him.. get a grip, election isn’t for another year and it sounds like your teeth are grinding and smoke coming out of you ears
#DJT2024
And yeah I served from 1987-2008, I was a corpsman HM8404. FTF
4 tours, 3 in Iraq, 1 Afghanistan and Desert Storm.
Why don’t you worry about what loser you will vote for, remember we fight for people’s rights, the ones in the constitution. SMH
Wow, is all I have to say maybe you should get some information Mr Trump tried to take over our country, sent our personal to his establishment so he could profit off of the military, Told at rallies that John McCain was a looser for being a prisoner of war. You need to take a smart pill and use that brain that God gave you. I can’t believe how so many people would bunch up to Trump after he said he would be a dictator for at least one day that all it takes to loose your country and the fact he lied out his mouth so many times and still continues. He would turn us over to Russia or China to make a fast buck. I never saw him do anything for the American people there was no infrastructure that was needed, he also stole money from the military that was designated to improve and up date military bases so they would be safe for our families to build a wall. It is sad when people are so blinded by their beliefs to think this is right behavior for the president of the United States. The reason he is running is to keep his ass out of prison. I am a independent and not part of any party and I can see this and I served from 1979-1983 and am a disabled veteran.
Cheeto man,had bone spurs, this is why he didn’t serve lol.it’s just as well ,he would have been aiding the enemy.
Where you get your ignorant information? I take it your a dem ? How bout listing this presidents accomishments along w his wonderful son? Stop drinking the kool-aid and open your eyes before its to late if it isn’t already because of foolish sheep like you .
Well said Samuel. The Democrats only lie, cheat, and cause chaos to cover up their corruption within their party
STFU maroon
Oh but Stephen! You criticize a billionaire turned politician, but support a professional politician turned multi millionaire while in office. Your president Biden played high school football and was a life guard. He gets five deferments for asthma to avoid the draft. At least the yellow man (Trump) went to NY Military Academy. He has more military experience than Biden and his crack head son Hunter put together. Biden has been soaking up Government payroll for nearing 50 years and has become multi millionaire on government salary. How??? Trump came from wealthy family and does not need money. While President he refused his salary and donated it to various causes. Biden, (The Big Guy) and family have gotten quite wealthy off the tax payers money. I think I trust billionaire turned politician more than a professional politician turned multi millionaire. Hope you are enjoying this Bidenomics….
I know you’re r.ight.. And I stand by your side BROTHER.
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Well said!
Sir,
A tragic loss to our country’s defense posture past and present. My sincere apologies to you and your loved ones for the negligence and Grevious oversight of a makeshift OCS board debacle.
Very Respectfully,
Steve Jarvis
USMC/USA
LTC (R)
Do you prefer the progressive Socialist liar president that has sold the United States to the Russians, Chinese, Iranians, Ukrainians and Romanians for personal and family gains at the expense of the American people?
My husband was a Viet Nam vet. He died of Parkinson’s related complications. We were basically house bound his last 3 years. We’ve had problems getting benefits because his ship was in blue water. He had to fly in country many times to repair planes.. What cards and or benefits can I receive as a widow? It has been an uphill battle all the way and I’m exhausted.
Check with any active duty post or any National Guard or Reserve outfit and they can help you get enrolled into DEERS (Defence Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) at the time they issue you the ID card. You’ll probably need your spouse’s DD 214. Hope that this helps.
It’s all well and good about possessing a VA I D, showing your ID at a DMV center, showing a ID at a social security office. But I find our country falling off the track, when we’re asked if we should show an ID, when we vote. That should be very obvious, because we shouldn’t be asked for something very strong, because people seem to always put the wrong people in office. Of where we see our country sits today, because of a wrong president.
I’ll also add, everyone that is a legal citizen, should have a legal ID to. vote That shouldn’t even be a issue, that should have been a requirement from the beginning of our history.
Thanks for the information and clarification concerning the different types of VA identification card.. I didn’t not see it as an opening to bash any government official..All information to assist Veterans is appreciated.
How can I receive my veterans I D card. I am 100 % disabled.
My e-mail is [email protected] please help me get one. I am a Vietnam Vet.
Go to a military base with your government paper, showing you are a 100 percent disabled. They will print you a card
Also the card that they give you,will get you on any military base in the world. Being a 100 percent military veteran you are still considered you are still in the military
I am 100% service connected disabled When I went to my local VA and asked about a ID card they gave me a new ID but its identical to my ID I had before being declare 100% disabled ? I asked them about needing a new updated ID so I could use it to get on bases and other benefits I have being 100% . His answer was ” that’s all you need?
If you are 100% disabled, you should already have a VA ID card. That is all you need.
Check the comments that I posted above.
He Jessey, you can hold to the deers office on base, I got mine when I got my 100%.take your letter from the VA, your wife can get one too if married.
The VA changed the rules in 1998. If you make over a certain amount, can’t get a VA card. I served 1971-1975 and can’t get a VA card. I am retired and make over the magic number. Changing the rules in 1998 SHOULD NOT affect those who served prior to that date.
Who told you that BS that not true. Take your DD 214 to the nearest VA Med center to enroll in VA Heath if you are eligible for VA healthcare they will issue you VA ID card it’s nothing to do with how much you make never seen that wrote anywhere
Exactly
Check the ‘Threshold’, that is keeping me from Health Care.
Reggie, that is exactly what they told me – that I made too much money. That applies if you don’t have any injuries that occurred during your military service. Once I retired, my income fell considerably and I then became eligible and now have finally gotten my ID card.
Do you have a service-connected disability? If you do, then the VA should grant you a disability. Do your military records show you were treated for something while in the service? Were you in one of the countries one of the countries that is listed under the PACT ACT? Your income has nothing to do with having a VA Card, Military.com just listed several types of VA Cards that you can get.
Vets can always get medical help. If they don’t have a disabilty the care will cost them something unless they are under a certain amount of income.
I have a VA card. However, I was sent to the Medical board twice and then forced out by the acting CO because my Platoon Sgt told him to not let me re-enlist. I served 8.6 years. I came in 2nd place for Soldier of the year. I was training NCO, and Drug & Alcohol NCO. I was a good soldier. I did not sneak off and sleep I did my duty and always looked for things to do. I was not an ass. The other NCS used my knowledge as a weapon against the Platoon SGT even though I told them not to they were causing trouble. Long story short I was forced out when the government decided to cut the military. I had a P3 profile and after my VA physical I am 70%.
I have tried to get a Medical ID card. I wanted to serve 30yrs like my father. The ID would just make me feel better like I got to retire from the Army instead of having been refused re-enlistment.
Have the rules changed? Can I know get a Medical Retirement ID? Even though I did not reach 15yrs.
Yes, copy of DD 214, pull your military records with medical records and present to the VA…
I have a VA medical card. I served in the Army joining in 2005 went in as a private. I was told I should change my MOS on enlistment because they really needed a specific MOS because they were in short demand. I said why not I wanted to serve my country and the $20,000 enlistment bonus would be great starting out with nothing. There would also be an additional $5,000 bonus if I shipped out within the week, why not I had nothing better to do right! Got to inprocessing at basic training to find out $00 was my bonus and nothing I could do about it. Forward a year and a half now specialist because I was a good soldier and worked my way up busting my ass. An injury had me in physical therapy trying to get better when my CO ordered that I had to stop physical therapy or he’d make my life hell because I was none deployable while in physical therapy. Took it to Battalion who said yep its an lawful order so I had to stop middle of therapy. While training same injury caused me to go down at witch point I busted my hand and almost lost my thumb do to the break. Now in a cast for 6 months and a year of occupational therapy required for my hand. I was no good to them and of no use to them. With 1 year left on my enlistment and a year of occupational therapy required for my injury they gave me the boot. No medical discharge because my CO wanted to push me out because we had just gotten orders to deploy. When they deployed I was left in charge of the rear detachment helping get other soldiers moved over to medical to be medboarded out only to be handed papers after everyone else was moved over, and told I had a few weeks to get my gear turned in and get the hell out. After being discharged I had to take my medical files and submit them myself to the VA and having both those injuries documented they couldn’t deny my claim but gave me a low rating and a run around. I still have issues with both injuries to this day and get no help with anything I have to do it on my own and the medical they offer me now is like the having nothing and when I try to get other medical they tell me you can’t get it because you have VA medical and that’s good for nothing. I know there are others worse off them me so I don’t complain about it, but it would be nice to not continually get screwed over by the government on a daily basis.
I was married to a veteran but now divorced we were 35yrs how can I get an ID card for me
I was married to a veteran for more than 16 years in their foot that veteran for more than 16 years and birth, and raise to his son at my qualified for 19
Were you married to your wife, and was she in the military at the time, and did she retire from the service while you were married to her? If not, then you are not authorized to have a military dependents ID card. nor a veteran VA ID card.
I would like to know how and if I can get a service card for my spouse? She was not in the service, but she’s been married to me for long time and I like for her to have one on her travels.
Go to the Pass & ID office on base where you got your ID card. You will have to be present to fill out the form to get her a spouse ID card. My spouse ID has expired and my husband and I will be going on base to take care of that.
I went to VA in Atlanta, GA and applied for VA medical ID card 7Sep23 and haven’t received it yet.
I was wondering if I should contact them since they said it would be mailed to my address.
I am a retired Veteran with a Military ID card, why would I need anything else?
Nobody says you need anything else than your retired service member ID card. Then again, you will not get medical attention at a VA hospital without their card. That could be very annoying in a pinch.
Like I was visiting Cebu in the Philippines and my CPAP machine died and I wasn’t sleeping well at all. I would have had to pay cash up front in any hospital there. But in Manila there is a state of the art US VERERAN’s Clinic. I gave them a call to see if they could help. Well because I was already in the VA health care system, and had their card, the Manila office overnighted me a new CPAP, asked me to put my broken one in the return box and send it to them. Then they noticed I hadn’t had my annual VA physical in over 18 months so they scheduled me for one at my convenience at their clinic in Manila. They paid for my wife and I to fly round trip to Manila, put us up at the Marriott, gave us food and taxi vouchers, did lab work, gave me a thorough physical and all that in one day there.
So bring in the VA medical system was well worthwhile.
Love this ❤️
iam concern about my appeal during my request for increase. my rt shoulder injury started in military. j was inducted military with flat feet. aggravated during my military service in infantry units on rough terrain in boots running during pt. trying in the city streets in Germany and on post. prolonged standing and marching I was a medic. my duties required me yo stand and walk for many hours in the woods. and motorpool. i spent 11yr in army. my treatment at Dorn VA is far more advanced than active duty treatment. today they no longer run in boots. I had ankle injury while in service. my head has pain and migraine symptoms from trauma by a weapon use of a belt buckel caused by soldier who attacked me. I have deformed knots in my head from the attack. poor examine from doctor. I still have those deformities in my head. the appeals board consists of non medical personnel with discriminatory practice I believe. I pray for fair treatment. I have little Faith in a attorney because my faith is in the lord.
Thank you for this great information. And help. I am very thankful.
Thanks very much. This is great. I greatly appreciate this excellent service.
I am a retired military’s wife and ì am 78 years old. I lost my ID and need another one soon, where can I get one,, I am near Fort Moore, ĜA. Gwendolyn Yeomans
Go online and search for a government ID card facility closest to you. Call them up to set up an appointment and ask them what documentation you will need for them to put you back into DEERS.
If all else fails, call the nearest Navy recruiter and ask them for guidance.
I have a dd214 but no id how do i get one i am in colorado aurora coloradod
Siign up at yout locsl va. Depending on yours rating you will get an id card
Unless you have a disability from the VA you will have to pass a means test in order to get a VA ID card…If your income exceeds a certain limit you will not be eligible!
I am a retired veteran after serving 6 years active and 22 national guard in California, I am 50% disabled (service connect ed). Which I.D. am I allowed to have.
You definitely qualify for the VA Medical ID.
Your retirement order should list the total Active Federal Service years of your active duty time plus the total amount of points earned in National Guard duty.
You have 6×365 = 2,190 points. Your NG drill weekend often counts as 4 days ; so normal drills will tally up to 48 points. Membership is 15 points and a normal AT is an other 14 to 28 days, thus giving you between 63-77 points right there, times the amount of NG years ; 22 years x 63 points = 1,386 – 1,694 points.
This 2,190 + 1,386 =
3,576 to 4,884 points.
If you pulled some ADSW or EAD yours or schools, then your total point tally will be adjusted accordingly. It takes 7,300 points to get a 20 AFS RETIREMENT.
If you were medically retired you are entitled to a military retirement ID card .
Check in with any service ID card office of any branch near you.
you should have ID for retired from National Guard and ID for VA cause that what i got
I have an ID card that’s over 20 years old has my social security number on the front of the card . How can get a new card?
Make appointment to see local pass and ID office, or other Military post to request a. new card, that card is outdated, they don’t have the SSAN kn the ID cards anymore
Shouldn’t my Retired Military ID card suffice in lieu of a Veteran ID card.
Somebody need to show this to home depot in florida.they would not give
Me discount at the store with my card said I needed to have there web.site downloaded on my phone to get a discount.even though the week before there gave me the discount on hot water heater I bought on line over the phone.
To get the discount at Home Depot you have to download their app and sign up as a veteran then you will have a scan code in the ap that you scan at checkout
Once you have the app and are registered, they can verify with your phone number
No problem if you shop at lowes
No discount on appliances…
True, they started doing that as well as Lowes who was doing it first.
I have a military ID and home Depot honors it. I’m in Chicago. I take it every where I go. The only stores that I know of that don’t honor the military ID is Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Just enter your info on the Home Depot app. Once your done it’s always there and they need is your phone # and ID at check out. I even erased the app off my phone.
If I’m a widow of a veteran can I get an ID card
Yes definitely! I’m also a widow & I have one… check your community for the right office to go to to get your ID card
I am a widow of a veteran. He died over 20 years ago, but was sent to Saudi Arabia for about 6 months, during Desert Storm. I wanted to know if I qualify for any services as his widowed wife.
As a widow of a 100% disabled vet, I have a DoD card that expired Oct, 2019.Do I need a new card? Never had trouble using it for medical. If needed, can I get one at the base in Ft Smith, Arkansas?
I just had to renew my card. The new ID cards
Do not expire. You should be able to make an appointment on line. Good luck
Asking as you haven’t remarried you can get it renewed.
If your dependents ID card has expired, you do need to get it renewed. I would call the military base closest to you and ask them what you need to bring with you to get it renewed.
I’m happy I read this my husband was in Vietnam and he contacted agent orange and got prostate cancer he when through so many surgery and it was in remission, but so many other illnesses he had, he retired 6 years and he received 100% from the Army he passed away a year ago he i receive my from the army but I don’t have a .card to get full benefits i will look into it now. Thanks everyone who served ❤
You need to go. to a VA rep.It sounds like you would get back pay and medical coverage at any VA hospital,they have reps that can help.Dont be dismayed or deterred by the amount you. are about to receive.Thanks for supporting your husband as a Veteran.Start at the records department or ways and means.
I am very grateful to be a 100 percent disabled veteran Let me explain before the pandemic I took my benefits for granted However as the pandemic went on and on and out it begin to affect us all in various ways People lost jobs,lot their homes and vehicles Savings were depleted Thank God I say for the security being a vet gives us The V.A like everything else and n the world is far from perfect however we survive under harsh circumstances Instead of complaining about what I am lacking I’ve learned to thank God for what I do have this includes the VA services I receive
Agree 💯% and VERY WELL WORDED. ALL I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IS DOCUMENTATION IS KEY. FOR ANY INJURIES INCURRED OR WORSENED BY MILITARY SERVICE. TAKE ANY AND ALL PROOF OF SUCH TO A SERVICE ORGANIZATION (I USED THE DAV) AND THEY WILL REPRESENT YOU FREE OF CHARGE. BUT LIKE I SAID; DOCUMENTATION IS KEY. THE MORE THE BETTER, HELPS CLAIMS GO FASTER BECAUSE THE VA WON’T HAVE TO TAKE THE EXTRA TIME SEARCHING FOR THE DOCUMENT’S YOU HOPEFULLY PROVIDE WHEN YOU APPLY. PRAYERS AND GOOD THOUGHTS TO ALL INJURED VETERANS 🙏
Amen.
Absolutely. Go to the ID issue office. Bring all necessary docs. But call first. How long where you married to your husband before he died? Sorry for your loss…
Agree. Thank God each day for all the blessings we receive. Tomorrow is not granted to us.
You left out your state driver’s license. Most states have the option to have your veteran status recorded on your driver’s license. I’m not sure what benefits you can claim with that, except my hospital parking garages accept it for free parking..
Hi Jeffrey,,
Some of the benefits that can be claimed to any Veteran. If they served as Active Duty, or Reservist, Entitlements are medical dental, Post Exchange, Commissary, VA Home loans, Parks. They only need to have served in the military for 6 conservative months. Retirees can not get legal Services .
My husband was in the Army. He was in Vietnam for at least 11 months. He developed cancer later on in life and after numerous attempts he was given 100% disability due to cancer. The various ailments were rated higher but it it was understood about the rating. I never did check into getting an ID card then because I was working. I would like to know what to do to obtain 1 so that I can enjoy some of the things at the stores. I received a letter outlying a lot of benefits I am entitled to such as schooling etc. Please advise. Thank you.
If your husband is rated 100% disabled then you and your husband should be eligible for a Department of Defense/Uniformed Services card.(DD Form 2765). Check with your local Veterans Affairs office.
You should also be eligible for ChampVA benefits as a spouse of your 100% disabled veteran husband.
And Chapter 35 for school.
If any Veteran ever believes that you have to see only certain doctors. Then you have not been told correctly. If you have a primary care doctor and they are busy and you need to be seen then request to be seen by a different doctor or go to the ER. If you need to see a specialist and cannot be seen within 30 days then request to go to a community care doctor in your community or near you or in a next community wherever you live. Anything is possible. Don’t sit there and take it where you shouldn’t. Yes it’s not fair sometimes but, Warriors aren’t trained to retire and we don’t take it either. Remember that. 👍
Help each other out.
Semper FI.
Hi I am a 100 o/0
How do I find what it gives me.
With all the new VA care service members are going to get automatically. I do not begrudge the new VA Members, but there are not enough VA Doctors as it is now. It takes me Six (6) months to get an appointment to be seen by my Primary Care VA Doctor. I have had to go down town and get my own Doctor and Kidney Doctor. I hope the new people are treated much better and faster in the future.
Mr. Welty. I am sorry from the bottom of my heart that you don’t or haven’t found your niche within the VA. As a Veteran myself, I have to say that if you do not get the medical assistance that you believe you need. You either need to visit the VA Emergency route and find a faster way through there. Or, request to get outsourced into the community care as close or far as soon as you can be seen if you cannot be seen within 30 days. I would not sit and wait till time lapse and make time the the enemy as the VA is not perfect but, it’s also not the enemy Mr. Welty. All resources in any form or way is our friend Mr. Welty. The one thing I have learn in dealing with the VA is that there is an answer to all questions, problems, matters and solutions. Even as far as getting your representation, your representative involved to advocate for you in these matters. There’s many paths. I always show these paths to other veterans, their dependents and even civilians alike. Helping others and resolving things is best versus creating more issues. Let me know if can help Mr. Welty. Even if I am not near you, I am confident I can get someone’s attention for you. 👍
VACCN
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network is the program being utilized at this time.it has greatly shorted wait times between visits to the local VA Hospital. Specialist care is the main goal for this program.
The VACCN, was able to provide the critical financial support needed for my husband’s final day’s. Contact your local DAV officer or you can also reach out to your counties service representative Officer.
TO ALL VETS THANK U. FROM AN AIR FORCE VET, VIET NAM.
I don’t know why they are spreading false information which is so easily vetted but only certain veterans are eligible for a USID. This ID looks the same as the active duty ID. You have to be a veteran who falls in one of these categories…
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Under federal law, military ID cards are issued only to those veterans who are eligible to receive medical care and other benefits provided by the DOD. This includes:
Retired military members
Those who are entitled to receive retainer pay
Veterans determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100% disability rating or are 100% unemployable due to a service-connected injury or disease
If you do not fall into one of these categories, you are not eligible for a DOD ID card.
It never said that anyone could get a used. It stated that you can get one if you met the requirements of years served.
My husband served 23 years in the Army.He wouldn’t give anything for those years.
Please tell him I said: Thank you!!
Please thank him for his service. It is greatly appreciated! My husband passed in April with 100% disability rating after two 13 month tours in Viet Nam with results of concentrated Agent Orange!
I’m so sorry for your loss. RIP and thank your husband for his incredible service to this great country.
If you meant he wasn’t given anything for those years, gather all his Military paperwork and connect W/ nearest Navy recruiter and they will Help
you with all questions 💪🏽🇺🇸