Posted on Jul 6, 2015
GOOD IDEA? Veterans ID Cards could replace DD-214. Bill Passes House & Senate
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Share your thoughts on a Veterans ID Card replacing the DD Form 214.
On Monday, the U.S. Senate amended and passed with unanimous consent a bill from a Florida congressman which ensures every veteran receives an ID card from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs without burdening taxpayers. The House passed the bill last month with 402 representatives backing it and no votes cast against it.
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the Veterans ID Card Act earlier this year. Buchanan’s bill would ensure all veterans receive ID cards from the VA instead of just those who served 20 years in the armed forces or are seeking medical treatment for service-related wounds.
In pushing his bill in recent months, Buchanan has noted veterans are forced to carry DD-214 paperwork, which contains sensitive information including Social Security numbers, and an ID card would be more convenient and would do a better job of keeping their personal information secure.
“A simple, standardized ID card will make life easier for our veterans and serve as a reminder that our brave service men and women deserve all the respect a grateful nation can offer," Buchanan said on Tuesday.
Buchanan insisted his bill was budget neutral since veterans who opted for the ID card would have a small fee which the VA secretary would examine every five years.
http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/buchanans-bill-replace-dd-214-veterans-id-card-passes-senate-without-opposition
On Monday, the U.S. Senate amended and passed with unanimous consent a bill from a Florida congressman which ensures every veteran receives an ID card from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs without burdening taxpayers. The House passed the bill last month with 402 representatives backing it and no votes cast against it.
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the Veterans ID Card Act earlier this year. Buchanan’s bill would ensure all veterans receive ID cards from the VA instead of just those who served 20 years in the armed forces or are seeking medical treatment for service-related wounds.
In pushing his bill in recent months, Buchanan has noted veterans are forced to carry DD-214 paperwork, which contains sensitive information including Social Security numbers, and an ID card would be more convenient and would do a better job of keeping their personal information secure.
“A simple, standardized ID card will make life easier for our veterans and serve as a reminder that our brave service men and women deserve all the respect a grateful nation can offer," Buchanan said on Tuesday.
Buchanan insisted his bill was budget neutral since veterans who opted for the ID card would have a small fee which the VA secretary would examine every five years.
http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/buchanans-bill-replace-dd-214-veterans-id-card-passes-senate-without-opposition
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While I think it is a good idea, I cannot remember that last time I needed to prove that I was a veteran to anyone. With the exception of getting a discount, I cannot imagine how often I would use it.
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PO3 Jody Wangen
and for that they will still need your dd214. cuz they can see your service date. and your re-enlistment code. would a prospective employer be able to read the chip on this id card? or would it be encrypted?
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Overall I think that it is a great idea. I am all for making things easier to track and keeping records digital.
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I think it's a great idea. It literally has no drawbacks. Any Veteran who wants one can apply for it, and they pay for it so it's "budget neutral". Plus, it's a lot harder to fake an ID card than it is to doctor or create a fake DD 214.
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I think it is a great idea, many of my fellow Legion Members do not qualify for a VA ID card so this will be perfect for them.
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PO3 Jody Wangen
anyone who can prove they where in the military can go to a VA center can get a VA medical ID card. anyone who can prove military service is qualified to go the VA medical center.
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Sgt Dale Cusack
That is not true, any veteran earning over a threshold that I believe is $50,000 a year does not qualify to get a VA Medical ID card. I know this is true because while filing a claim for service related conditions I was denied a VA Medical ID card and had to get an exemption on the income after my service related claim was approved.
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Well good idea or not, will that id card indicate the deployment info like the dd- 214 does. Most likely not but probably will indicate ptsd diagnosis for police to easily confiscate any home protection weapons or hunting weapons in your home or vehicle
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LTC Stephen F.
MSgt Manuel Diaz. anybody with service-connected PTSD is entitled to VA disability card with personal information on it. The card in question has no personal information except the name and picture of the veteran.
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MSgt Manuel Diaz
LTC Stephen Ford with all due respect are we not speaking of a new va card meant to also replace a DD-214; however should the card remain as is I agree with your statement and thank you for your input
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I think it's a fantastic idea as well. Having a card that is recognized on a federal level just like your drivers would be so much simpler than having to secure and remember where your DD 214 is. If there was a fire or other natural disaster it could easily be replaced by going to your local DMV. Currently Virginia does offer a Veterans ID card but I have just not taken the time to take my paperwork in and get the card. It would be so simple to have this option as part of your Out Processing when leaving the military.
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PFC Cody Mulla MS CHPA
I agree that a card would be a good option. If Virginia has the ability to issue Veterans Card at the local DMV it would make more sense to apply that information to State IDs if possible. That way all could be read by a swipe when needed.
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LTC Stephen F.
PFC Cody Mulla MS CHPA, this card will have no embedded information on it because it is meant as just basic proof the bearer is a veteran. If they have authority for VA services, the VA will issue a specific card with personal information on it. The card in question has no personal information except the name and picture of the veteran.
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I think that if you served but did not retire you should get some kind of card to show that you are a veteran...
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I like the idea and I agree it will make it a lot easier than having to show a DD-214.
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