https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-of-service-connected-disability-is-required-for-base-and-commissary-privileges <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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%+ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:28:58 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-of-service-connected-disability-is-required-for-base-and-commissary-privileges <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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%+ SPC Randy Torgerson Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:28:58 -0500 2024-02-19T12:28:58-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-of-service-connected-disability-is-required-for-base-and-commissary-privileges?n=8669137&urlhash=8669137 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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. SP5 Peter Keane Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:28:46 -0500 2024-02-19T14:28:46-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-of-service-connected-disability-is-required-for-base-and-commissary-privileges?n=8669327&urlhash=8669327 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As of January 1st, 2020, Veterans with any service-connected disability are eligible.<br /><br />As for base access, you&#39;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&#39;s access policy (almost all will require you to get an extended pass).<br />---------------------<br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/">https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/856/200/qrc/open-uri20240219-22373-u77qto"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.va.gov/resources/commissary-and-exchange-privileges-for-veterans/">Commissary and exchange privileges for Veterans | Veterans Affairs</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Find out if you’re eligible for commissary and exchange privileges and what kind of IDyou’ll need at checkout.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> COL Randall C. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:55:36 -0500 2024-02-19T16:55:36-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-of-service-connected-disability-is-required-for-base-and-commissary-privileges?n=8672035&urlhash=8672035 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Another hurdle is that one can&#39;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&#39;t face such scrutiny at the gate. Interesting. PVT Steven Bornman Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:24:20 -0500 2024-02-21T19:24:20-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-of-service-connected-disability-is-required-for-base-and-commissary-privileges?n=8680510&urlhash=8680510 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>0% - all that is required is service connection for a disability. It does not have to rise to the level of a compensable benefit. SSG Dale London Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:04:30 -0500 2024-02-28T20:04:30-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-of-service-connected-disability-is-required-for-base-and-commissary-privileges?n=8686669&urlhash=8686669 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Update, I have now received 50% service connected. According to the VES / VA, even 10% qualifies for base privileges. FYI SPC Randy Torgerson Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:03:10 -0500 2024-03-05T15:03:10-05:00 2024-02-19T12:28:58-05:00