Posted on Jun 29, 2020
CPT Lila Gilbert
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After 4 years of trying I still can’t get a Veterans ID card to show/reflect that I served in good standing, makes absolutely no sense to me. Local VA told me unless I have a medical issue I don’t need one.
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You should be able to do this online with a DD 214, any govt ID like a driver's license, your SSN, and a jpg passport photo for the veteran ID.
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https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

You will have to create a DS Logon if you don't already have one.
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CPT Lila Gilbert
CPT Lila Gilbert
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Been there, done that, denied. I was a Personnel Officer serving for 11 years but can’t get this card. I just carry a copy of my DD Form 214 in my wallet in the event I need it. Sad but true.
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CPT Lila Gilbert Here are two links. One information and another that may help. Your local VA is wrong and they are also stupid. All veterans are entitled to a Veteran's ID Card. Please contact the VA HQ that maight be able to help. Another option is to contact a VFW or DAV Veteran Service Officer that can help. Please keep us posted.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/04/02/some-vets-still-cant-apply-new-veteran-id-card.html

https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/
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So you are being denied a VA ID card because you don’t have a serious ongoing condition?

That doesn’t make sense. The personnel who issue the ID cards would have no way of knowing your medical history anyway because of HIPAA.
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