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In reply to the discussion: Question about veteran ID cards [View all]

usonian

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6. Here are some VA links.
Tue Nov 29, 2022, 11:45 AM
Nov 2022

Used to be just drop by any VA office, but of course, they've put it online now.

https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

How do I apply for a Veteran ID Card?
You can apply online now.
Note: As of September 2022, all new Veteran ID Cards are digital. If you already have a physical Veteran ID Card, you can continue using it to get discounts.


Here's the "fun" part:
Sign in with your existing Login.gov, ID.me, DS Logon, or My HealtheVet account. If you don’t have any of these accounts, you can create a free Login.gov or ID.me account now.

More here:
https://news.va.gov/44834/online-application-site-national-veterans-identification-card-now-accepting-applications/
Veterans with honorable service can apply for the Veterans Identification Card (VIC) to use as proof of military service.

“The new Veterans Identification Card provides a safer and more convenient and efficient way for most Veterans to show proof of service,” said VA secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin when the card was launched. “With the card, Veterans with honorable service to our nation will no longer need to carry around their paper DD-214s to obtain Veteran discounts and other services.”

If you already have a photo ID issued by the Department of Defense or a Veterans Health ID, you don’t need the new card. To request a VIC, Veterans must visit vets.gov, click on “Sign In” in the top right hand corner and establish an ID.me account. Once the Veteran verifies their identity they may request to “Apply for the Veteran ID Card.” Watch the video above for more information.


Those enrolled in Veteran's Health Care:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-health-id-card/

HTH!

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Need SS#, DDXXX, Drivers License or equiv and digital pic TigressDem Nov 2022 #1
Thanks, TigressDem! Glorfindel Nov 2022 #3
You bet. TigressDem Nov 2022 #5
Thanks!!! Siwsan Nov 2022 #4
Lots of links to get the job done TigressDem Nov 2022 #8
I think these are only 10 years old. And I think only the VA get them out. jimfields33 Nov 2022 #12
Excellent question, Siwsan. Glorfindel Nov 2022 #2
MORE info as of Sept 2022 TigressDem Nov 2022 #7
Here are some VA links. usonian Nov 2022 #6
I applied at the local VA office. I took my DD214, they took my doc03 Nov 2022 #9
If you don't want to go through VA. DashOneBravo Nov 2022 #10
Wow - great! Siwsan Nov 2022 #11
You are welcome DashOneBravo Nov 2022 #13
Take your DD214 to the nearest Veterans large medical center. pwb Nov 2022 #14
There is a veteran's medical center very close to me Siwsan Nov 2022 #15
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