Posted on Jun 23, 2014
Why do you have to be 100% disabled to be allowed on base?
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Why do you have to be 100% disabled to be allowed on base? I think anyone who is at least 60 should be able to gain base access. Or am I wrong? If so tell me why or what percentage should it be?
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If a veteran is 100% disabled (permanent and total), due to service connected conditions, they are eligible to obtain a DoD ID card which gives them access to military installations with Exchange and Commissary benefits only. The 100% also applies if their rating is due to a determination of individual unemployability for service connected conditions.
This has been in the law for decades. I, personally, see no reason why those rated less than 100% should receive these extra entitlements. As soon as it's set at, say, 70%, there will be an argument for 60%, then 50, then you'll have people complaining that they don't have a post/base near them and they should get more money since they can't get the perceived benefit.
There are several additional benefits that those rated at 100% receive, Exchange and Commissary is just one of them.
At risk of sounding cold (and I'm not, just curious) why do you feel that those with any rating other than 100% should be entitled to exchange and commissary privileges, and what level would you use (with your justification)?
And per your original question, lets keep this limited to disability ratings. Exchange and commissary for all veterans has been discussed in another thread.
This has been in the law for decades. I, personally, see no reason why those rated less than 100% should receive these extra entitlements. As soon as it's set at, say, 70%, there will be an argument for 60%, then 50, then you'll have people complaining that they don't have a post/base near them and they should get more money since they can't get the perceived benefit.
There are several additional benefits that those rated at 100% receive, Exchange and Commissary is just one of them.
At risk of sounding cold (and I'm not, just curious) why do you feel that those with any rating other than 100% should be entitled to exchange and commissary privileges, and what level would you use (with your justification)?
And per your original question, lets keep this limited to disability ratings. Exchange and commissary for all veterans has been discussed in another thread.
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MSG Wade Huffman
MSG(P) Michael Warrick , if they are medically retired, they have a 'retired' ID card with commensurate privileges. If you are a veteran (not retired) rated at 100% permanent and total, service connected, disabled by the VA, you also can get an ID card but privileges are limited to exchange and commissary.
Being medically retired doesn't always mean 100%, as a matter of fact, it's almost never a 100% rating by the service OR the VA. Also, service connected disabilities may worsen over time evolving into a 100% rating, The two issues are very separate and distinct.
Being medically retired doesn't always mean 100%, as a matter of fact, it's almost never a 100% rating by the service OR the VA. Also, service connected disabilities may worsen over time evolving into a 100% rating, The two issues are very separate and distinct.
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MSG Wade Huffman
SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM - How about a blind veteran who lost his or her sight in service, they would be 100% disabled. Are you saying they would be incapable of earning 6 figures? Many would be, but some would be able to overcome. This is true for many disabilities. Keep in mind that the rating tables are based on the "average persons ability to earn a wage". There will always be those well above and well below average.
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SSG Kimberly Hutchins
You should get access with 60% due to medical reasons or emergencies. Particularly if you have tricare. Even if you don't you can be treated for service connection in the ER.
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I've always been given access. Make sure your VA card is connected with Deers.
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I suggest you write to your elected officials and the Armed Services Veterans Affairs Committee members and let them hear it. They are the one's that have the power to change Veterans Legislation.
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