Types of Veteran ID cards 
There are many types of identification cards you can use to show you re a Veteran. You only need to have one of them for this purpose. Learn about the different types of VA ID cards and other Veteran ID options. 

Department of Defense Identification Card 
A Department of Defense DoD Identification Card is used to show your military status and to get access to services at military bases. You may also use this card to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores, businesses, and restaurants. If you have a DoD Identification Card , you don t need to request another type of photo ID card to prove you re a Veteran or to get retail or business discounts. You may be eligible if one of the descriptions below is true for you. One of these must describe you. You re: Retired from the military , or On active duty , or In the National Guard, the Reserves, the Selected Reserves, or Inactive Ready Reserve Note: Depending on your status , the DoD issues either a Common Access Card CAC or a Uniformed Services ID Card USID. For both types of DoD cards , you ll need to either be a sponsor or have a sponsor. You ll need to fill out an Application for Identification Card / DEERS Enrollment DD Form 1172 - 2. Download DD Form 1172 - 2 PDF Then turn in your completed application to a Real - Time Automated Personnel Identification System RAPIDS office for processing. Learn more about how to apply for a DoD Identification Card 

Veteran Health Identification Card 
When you re enrolled in VA health care , you get a Veteran Health Identification Card VHIC that you use to check in to your appointments at VA medical centers. You may also use this card to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores, businesses, and restaurants. If you have a VHIC , you don t need to request another type of photo ID card to prove you re a Veteran or to get retail or business discounts. You need to be enrolled in VA health care to receive a Veteran Health Identification Card. 

user: can you give me details of Types of Veteran ID cards

assistant: There are many types of identification cards you can use to show you re a Veteran .  You only need to have one of them for this purpose 

user: What more benefits does it have?

assistant: Learn about the different types of VA ID cards and other Veteran ID options 

user: can you give me details of Veteran ID Card

assistant:  A Veteran ID Card VIC is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores , businesses , and restaurants

user: What I need to know For both types of DoD cards

assistant: you ll need to either be a sponsor or have a sponsor 

user: tell me the questions i must answer 

assistant: Served on active duty , in the Reserves , or in the National Guard including the Coast Guard 

user: yes

assistant: Received an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions

user: not

assistant: No, you may be able to get the benefits if you do not meet the requirements 

user: can you give me details of Department of Defense Identification Card

assistant: A Department of Defense DoD Identification Card is used to show your military status and to get access to services at military bases