Are you getting the new Veteran ID Card? Do we need it?

Georgeann Carter — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:43:34 -0400

https://www.military.com/militaryadvantage/2018/02/16/should-you-get-new-veteran-id-card.html

Should You Get The New Veteran ID Card?

The card is available free from the VA for all honorably discharged veterans.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Apr 4 at 2018 9:53 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:53:19 -0400

What are the tangible benefits? I have the Real I'D drivers license which also says I am a Veteran.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 4 at 2018 10:07 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:07:03 -0400

Need it- well many folks in business demand to see a VA Card or a DD-214, regardless what is on your drivers license. So it surely will help with applying for discounts. I have always found that something military helps with routine traffic stops as well.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Apr 4 at 2018 10:21 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:21:46 -0400

I got mine, I needed it for the DMV to renew my disabled veterans plates and also to file for mileage at the VA. It also sped up sign in at the clinic and at the pharmacy as all they had to do was scan the bar code to do check in.
That said everything I just mentioned to include the DMV can be done without the card, just not as quickly. So in my opinion it's just a matter of convenience having the card

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Apr 4 at 2018 10:33 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:33:40 -0400

One benefit would be no address on card in case of loss or theft

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 4 at 2018 10:41 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:41:43 -0400

It depends on how much you use the VA as one example; registering for appointments, scripts, travel etc. are all much faster and literally no lines.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Apr 4 at 2018 12:57 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:57:30 -0400

My drivers license has it marked on it, and I have my I D card also.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Apr 4 at 2018 1:09 PM

SGT Dave Tracy — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:09:13 -0400

Don't really need it for anything I can think of (yet), but can't hurt any to have it. Signed up for the VA's veteran card since we don't have a veteran identifier option on our driver's licenses yet. Took a while to get through the process. Was approved about 2 or 3 months ago, and still waiting for it to show.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Apr 4 at 2018 1:50 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:50:28 -0400

Have tried several times but the website can't seem to function properly. Reminds me of the Obamacare websites.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Apr 4 at 2018 3:23 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:23:45 -0400

No I decided that there would not be many occasions for me to use it or to need it.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Apr 4 at 2018 5:23 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:23:31 -0400

Tried to sign up a couple of times don’t know whether it’s my terrible computer skills or their terrible website but so far ,no joy,but I know I’ll get one of those nifty brass markers on my plot though!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Apr 4 at 2018 5:25 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:25:16 -0400

No I don't need it Georgeann Carter since I have a disabled veterans ID card and a retired Army ID card I don't need the veterans ID card.
Those veterans that live in Virginia who are not eligible for a VA disabled ID card or retired military ID card can request one for the DMV,
The card is available from the DMV for a nominal fee. Veterans need to be honorably discharged and hold an unexpired Virginia commercial driver's license, driver's license, learner's permit or DMV-issued ID card. Have served either (1) in the active U. S. Armed Forces or (2) for more than 180 days in the Virginia National Guard or U. S. Reserves.
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits/veterans-id-card/
Thanks for mentioning me CW5 Jack Cardwell
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Response by MSG Charles Turner made Apr 4 at 2018 5:29 PM

MSG Charles Turner — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:29:09 -0400

SGT Groth,

Every Place I need or have needed to prove I was a Veteran so far has accepted my Retired Military ID. So Unless it is needed probably not.

~ole Sarge~

Response by Sgt Randy Wilber made Apr 4 at 2018 8:36 PM

Sgt Randy Wilber — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:36:17 -0400

No need have my Disabled Veteran ID

Response by SFC Jon Vandeyacht made Apr 4 at 2018 11:39 PM

SFC Jon Vandeyacht — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:39:43 -0400

Mrs. Georgeann Carter - Answer: no you don't need it. It looks fake, I can make a better one in photoshop and print it on heavy cotton based paper and have it look much more official. Half of the states have a Veteran Identifier on their drivers licenses. It was a solution to there not being a national veterans ID card as only ones that had the VIC were the ones qualified to USE the VA for healthcare or retired Veterans with the dod id card. I had scanned and shrunk DD-214's for Veterans in my county and laminated them. Most business will accept any proof of being a Veteran as long as you have one. So, Do we need it? No, not really. Those with nothing and cant get into the VA like reservists and Guardsmen that don't have a SC disability or Retirement or Title 10 time that isn't active duty for training - cant use the VA. so for them, this might be a way. For the rest of us, don't waste your time or fight with that nightmare.
In the county that I work for, we created a county Veteran card. On it, is the Veterans Picture, the symbol of the branch of service they were in, dates of service, where they deployed - IF they did and type of discharge. Anything above Dishonorable and a BCD qualify. We then talked to businesses and if they offered some sort of discount or discounts during veteran/ military holidays or some sort of incentive, then we gave them a sign with their business name to put in their front window to let the Veterans know who is Veteran friendly. it started out slow, but has since taken off and is now to the point we have county businesses contacting us to get onto the program.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2018 11:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:47:32 -0400

Does it allow me to use it like a CAC card to log into various VA websites without requiring a 999 non-repeating alphanumerical password with 219 special characters and a signed and notarized letter from my mom that expires every 13 hours? If not, then I'll pass.

Response by PO1 Gery Bastiani made Apr 5 at 2018 4:04 AM

PO1 Gery Bastiani — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:04:46 -0400

I've already have one it says retired on it. and since i turned 6? my new one is indefinite

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Apr 5 at 2018 9:39 AM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:39:21 -0400

You either see the benefit of it or you don't. I see no reason why wouldn't get one.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2018 11:36 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:36:33 -0400

Seems redundant when you have a Retired Military ID Card and a driver's license that states "Veteran" on it.