Posted on Feb 19, 2024
What % of service connected disability is required for base and commissary privileges?
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I recently received 10% service connected disability. Is it enough to gain commissary and base access with my VA id card? Or do I need 20%+
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Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veteran Benefits Advisor
Military Benefit Association
Compensation
Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Benefits Advisor Military Benefit Association Compensation
Posted 10 mo ago
Responses: 5
As of January 1st, 2020, Veterans with any service-connected disability are eligible.
As for base access, you'll need your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). You will likely have to register for an extended pass to get access to the base though. This will vary depending on the base's access policy (almost all will require you to get an extended pass).
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https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/
As for base access, you'll need your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). You will likely have to register for an extended pass to get access to the base though. This will vary depending on the base's access policy (almost all will require you to get an extended pass).
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https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/
Commissary and exchange privileges for Veterans | Veterans Affairs
Find out if you’re eligible for commissary and exchange privileges and what kind of IDyou’ll need at checkout.
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SPC Randy Torgerson
FYI, it's not really an extended pass per se. But they do have you fill out a form and a quick background check is done. The whole process is less then 30 minutes. Then it is all connected to your VHIC card which should have "Service Connected" printed on it. The only thing you have to show at the gate is your VA id card.
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COL Randall C.
SPC Randy Torgerson - As mentioned above, this is specific to the base's access policy.
For example, what you're describing is possible because of the VHIC is compatible with the Automated Installation Entry system (version 2+), so scanning your VHIC will display the same information to the gate access personnel as scanning a USID would.
However, not all installations are using a compatible entry system and/or have local policies that won't allow VHIC to be used as an access identification.
For example, what you're describing is possible because of the VHIC is compatible with the Automated Installation Entry system (version 2+), so scanning your VHIC will display the same information to the gate access personnel as scanning a USID would.
However, not all installations are using a compatible entry system and/or have local policies that won't allow VHIC to be used as an access identification.
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SPC Randy Torgerson
I just signed up at Miramar and next will be Camp Pendleton, as I am right between the 2 bases.
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SPC Josh Dionio
You will need a REAL ID too per the regs and such. Bases started to enforce it the beginning of the year, even if the rest of the US doesn't require it until May of 2025. https://veteran.com/real-id-act/
The REAL ID Act, legislation passed in 2005, established “minimum security standards for license issuance” according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) documented service-connected disability rating are eligible You don’t need to apply, but you’ll need to have the right kind of ID at checkout. You can show your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) or a letter from VA along with your passport or driver’s license. to shop the commissary.
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PVT Steven Bornman
SPC Randy Torgerson Yes. 10 - 100 (Temporary). If and when you become 100% scheduler or T.DI.U. (Total and Permanent) can get you a Military ID card. One of the new USID cards.
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PVT Steven Bornman
SPC Randy Torgerson Yes, as long as you pass a background check at the visitor center.
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Another hurdle is that one can't be a convicted felon, and they will run a background check at the visitor center before issuing a base pass. But, those with a Military ID saying 100% DAV on it doesn't face such scrutiny at the gate. Interesting.
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SPC Randy Torgerson
I have no problem with a background.... My new VA id card showing a disability is on it's way to me. Thanks for all the info.
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PVT Steven Bornman
Cpl Rosemarie SantaAnna You must appeal, and appeal more to get what you think is due. It took me 18 years to get my 100 T&P rating retroactive back to the date of claim. Add 2 more years and at the 20 year mark my rating is protected for life.
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