VA Northern Indiana Health Care System is partnering up with American Legion Post 111 and Wells County Veteran Services on July 17 from 0900-1300 at American Legion Post 111 to assist eligible individuals with obtaining Veteran ID cards, provide information about federal and state Veteran benefits (e.g. help filing service-connected disability claims).
A Veteran ID Card is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses.
Am I eligible for a Veteran ID Card?
You may be eligible if you meet both criteria listed below.
Both must be true. You:
- Served on active duty, in the Reserves, or in the National Guard (including the Coast Guard), and
- Received an honorable or general discharge (under honorable conditions)
To prove your character of discharge, you will need to provide a copy of your discharge papers, along with a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) when you apply for a Veteran ID Card.
If you have questions or need any additional information about the event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Joe Carrillo at 800.360.VETS (8387), ext. 71998,
by email at Jose.Carrillo3@VA.gov,
or visit www.NorthernIndiana.VA.gov/VOE
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