Why are we just hearing about this forum less than 24 hours before it happens?

2020-06-29T21:09:27-04:00

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.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 29 at 2020 9:16 PM

2020-06-29T21:16:20-04:00

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.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2020 9:52 PM

2020-06-29T21:52:55-04:00

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.
link:
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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Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2020 10:24 PM

2020-06-29T22:24:46-04:00

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/

Some Vets Still Can't Apply for New Veteran ID Card

Sources disagree on what's causing the problems.