The Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is an identification card issued by the
US Department of Veterans Affairs
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 170 VA medical centers and ...
(VA) to former military personnel as part of the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015. The VIC allows veterans to demonstrate proof of service without the need for carrying their
DD214, namely for discounts on goods and services offered by private individuals or organizations to veterans.
VICs are manufactured by
Office Depot
The ODP Corporation is an American office supply holding company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The company has combined annual sales of approximately $11 billion, and employs about 38,000 associates with businesses in the United States. ...
on behalf of the VA; the branding logo of the former is printed on the back of the card. It differs from a
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) or a DoD Uniformed Services or retiree ID Card as it cannot be used as proof of eligibility for any
federal benefits and does not grant access to military installations.
Eligibility
To qualify for a VIC, a veteran must have served in the US military (including the
reserve components) and have received a discharge of
honorable or
general under honorable conditions. Those with an uncharacterized or unknown discharge may also qualify, provided a review by the VA to ascertain their eligibility determines they are eligible to receive one.
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In 2022, the VIC was made digital only, with physical cards discontinued.
References
External links
VIC Application Link on VA website
Identity documents of the United States
United States Department of Veterans Affairs