Have any of you gotten the Department of Veterans Affairs' new ID card?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:51:11 -0400

I was wondering if anyone has applied and/or received the new Veteran's Identification Card. I do not see a need to get one myself. I do not ask for military/veteran discounts. Here is an article discussing some of the problems some vets have had in acquiring the identification cards.

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

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

Sources disagree on what's causing the problems.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Apr 2 at 2018 7:56 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:56:13 -0400

Meh... I have one... But I got it a year or so ago cuz it helps with appts at VA hospitals and clinics.

Response by Capt Dwayne Conyers made Apr 2 at 2018 8:09 PM

Capt Dwayne Conyers — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:09:38 -0400

Had it for months!

Response by CPO Mark B. made Apr 2 at 2018 8:27 PM

CPO Mark B. — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:27:25 -0400

I used to work for the VA and I could not get a card. IMHO, just stick with whatever ID you have. VA will always honor it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2018 8:47 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:47:02 -0400

I haven’t, but I don’t see any point in getting one. Lowe’s has a nw system and Im verified through it si I don’t have show my VA card anymore. That’s the only place I get a discount.

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Apr 2 at 2018 10:06 PM

LTJG Richard Bruce — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:06:24 -0400

Florida places a "V" on one's driver's license to indicate veteran.

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Apr 3 at 2018 3:29 AM

CPT Andrew Wright — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 03:29:39 -0400

Already had one myself but took my brother to put in for his at the VA Outpatient Clinic back in December and it has not arrived yet. Read of several excuses by the VA about problems on their end but I think bottom line was the VA really did not want the mission but it was shoved down their throat by Congress.

Response by 1SG Dave Carello made Apr 3 at 2018 8:12 AM

1SG Dave Carello — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 08:12:22 -0400

Similar to some States mentioned here, CT places an American Flag on ones Drivers license indicating Veteran. Also, If you are a Military Retiree you do not need the VA card since your Retiree card accomplishes the same purposes.

Response by PFC James Rexroad made Apr 3 at 2018 3:38 PM

PFC James Rexroad — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:38:40 -0400

I got mine when they first changed over from the V.A. clinic. No problems. You'll need one for the check in kiosks for appointment check in, check out and travel pay.