Veterans with honorable service will be able to apply for the ID card, which is supposed to be safer, and more convenient than carrying around your standard DD-214, and the card provides a photo. The VIC will be accepted by majority of vendors and retailers that offer discounts to veterans as well as government agencies.
Who can apply?
- Veterans with honorable service
- Veterans with a service-connected disability rating
- Served in combat or in a war zone
- Medical conditions incurred while in the service
- Location of service
- Served in theater of combat operations within the past 5 years
- Received a Purple Heart Medal
- Former Prisoner of War
- Receive VA pension or disability benefits
- * This is not a comprehensive list and veterans should check with the VA to see if they qualify. Many unique circumstances lead to qualification.
How to apply?
To request a VIC, Veterans must visit vets.gov, click on “Apply for Printed Veteran ID Card” on the bottom left of the page sign in or create an account.
When should you expect to receive your card?
The VA states veterans who apply will receive the card within 60 days, but can check the delivery status online at vets.gov.
For more information on Veterans Benefits in Houston, please visit our website. For additional information on the VIC, please visit here.