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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SGM Matthew Quick FYI, while nor directly related to the card in question which is for veterans who don't have service connected disabilities.
The VA Choice Act was passed and the basic rule is if they VA can't provide an appointment within 60 days or you don't live close to a VA facility [not sure what that distance is] then the VA Choice System should a "Temporary" VA Choice Program Card. They issued me one a couple months ago for Dermatology since there were no VA appointments available with 60 days. Call [login to see] FREE for information or go to http://www.va.gov/opa/choiceact/
The VA Choice Act was passed and the basic rule is if they VA can't provide an appointment within 60 days or you don't live close to a VA facility [not sure what that distance is] then the VA Choice System should a "Temporary" VA Choice Program Card. They issued me one a couple months ago for Dermatology since there were no VA appointments available with 60 days. Call [login to see] FREE for information or go to http://www.va.gov/opa/choiceact/
Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act | About the Program
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LTC Stephen F.
Thanks for "spell" check Sgt Richard Buckner, my pain meds and other meds make it difficult to focus at times. I checked my card and you are correct. I updated my post above.
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It'd be useful especially If it's set up like the cac card stick it in the computer and access your DD214 from there
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I have been for this idea... it's a pain to carry a DD214 and can help if/when people are called out for stolen valor. OR if you had this ID and allowed honorably discharged veterans shop at the BX and DeCA, it could possibly save them and give them more money. Of course there are debates it should be for those who are serving or retired but in this day and age, why not?
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Not having a DD214 to carry around with personal information on it is great. Unfortunately, there will be some people who try to take advantage of this new id card or fabricate a fake id to pass themselves off as veterans. I hope there are some safeguards in place to mitigate this type of fraud moving forward. I know not everyone has a cac reader and some agencies may not require more verification than to present the id card, but I'm leery of more folks and "stolen valor" stories coming out of this. Companies like TroopID and ID.Me are using digital verifications in place of DD214 and many commercial sites are starting to buy in on digital verifications. I think the ID Cards are a great idea, but may just be a starting point.
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The form number given to an ID like this should be designated as a DD214 - X. This would elimate confusion. I have a 'Form 2' and it is sometimes confusing to people who request a DD214. I had to produce a DD214 from boot camp to get a veteran license plate because the DMV wouldn't accept a Form 2.
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I am not a fan of this card - I think any Military service should be on your license.....it shows if you are a organ donor on the license - why can't you put Veteran Status...
Just looked and you can get Veteran on your license - http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-id-on-drivers-license-id-card-by-state/
Just looked and you can get Veteran on your license - http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-id-on-drivers-license-id-card-by-state/
Veterans ID on Driver’s License or ID Cards by State | Military Benefits
A list of sites that are now offering veterans designation logos on driver’s licenses and ID cards including the status on states that have yet to enact this program.
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Great idea for those of us who didn't serve 20. I don't walk around with my DD-214. I't my wife didn't have it in a scrapbook I would have lost it years ago.
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I have an ID card from the VA that was free so I am confused on how this is different other than having to pay a fee for it. Perhaps if it was automatically issued free when person leaves the service instead of having to go to the VA to get it made would be beneficial. I still think there is a need for a DD214 since that shows more details than an ID card would have such as awards, total time in service, etc. I don't see an ID card preventing stolen valor unless it was made retroactive for every vet and that would mean they would have to go get one. But for proving Veteran status for discounts, etc., it would work.
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Ha just got a new card 3 months ago, and that was to replace the card from 1 year prior that replaced the card I had 2 years prior. How much money does it take to restructure the ID card's the VA uses? Implementing and the cost. How about we just take care of the Vets that can't get seen. And why the hell don't they just add the information to the new cards? That are now the old cards.
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