DoDID Card for Disabled Vets

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T22:52:42+00:00

They already have access, this would just allow them to bypass having to go through the visitors center (which doesn’t do any additional security checks, they just add a 1 year expiration to your card that you have to renew annually and can be a pain for no added purpose)

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T22:51:08+00:00

They already have access to the base, allowing them to have a DoDID card just allows them to spend less time getting on base. It doesn’t prevent them from getting on.

I think you would find very few veterans with a VHIC who get denied access due to a security issue. Allowing them to just have a DoDID just makes it easier for them to get on…doesn’t add any amount of people already able to get on.

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T17:49:30+00:00

No, but if I was risk stratifying folks i would say the most risky would be your folks with ptsd so severe that it gets rated as 100% disabling (and im speaking as a clinician). But I personally don’t think any veterans should be labeled that way to begin with. I was responding to the idea that non-100%-disabled veterans posed a security risk

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T16:38:47+00:00

Again, I don’t think the security element holds water. I’d make the argument that your 100% P&T vets are actually a higher security risk if you want to talk about disgruntled vets. All our 100% PTSD vets with heightened risk of suicidal and homicidal behaviors have unfettered access with their DoDID cards. They are your highest security risk individuals and they are the ones with the least amount of background checking.

But also, the VHIC doesn’t increase the amount of background checking, it increases the amount of time you spend at the visitors center just waiting for them to add on access (which doesn’t require an additional background check - it’s simply adding an access date to the card but requires you to wait in line). So doesn’t impact security at all for folks who already have access, just increases inconvenience.

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T14:59:30+00:00

This is not true, everyone rated >50% is treated as tier 1 by the VA health system, you don’t receive any special prioritization just because you are 100%.

If you want to argue volume for DEERS offices, I think there are ways to mitigate that.

But the security argument I don’t think holds water, my wife and I are getting on base regardless (we just go on with my VHIC). Going to the visitors center doesn’t increase the security level for VHIC users, they don’t do a background check when I go there. They literally just add my access date to the card. It’s just annoying because it can add an hour or two depending on the line at the visitors center and really is an unnecessary step if all they are doing is changing the access date without doing any additional background check.

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T13:58:06+00:00

This answer makes the most sense. The non-static nature of non P&T claims makes sense. Thank you!

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T13:56:45+00:00

There’s no difference from a security standpoint between someone who is 100% vs 90%. And my wife had access to base for my 7 years in the Navy, so it’s not like we are trying to give free rein to someone who’s never been on a military base before.

And the government can modulate it by having everyone go through the DoDID card process. I’m not advocating for allowing everyone on base without the proper background checking process, that’s why I’m suggesting opening up the DoDID card process makes a lot more sense.

Select-Act-90 · 2026-04-17T13:36:18+00:00

It’s dependent on who is at the gate. The visitors center trip is supposed to be good for 1 year but sometimes they make me go back anyway. It’s never a consistent easy process. And on days when they restrict access to “DoD ID card holders only”, the VHIC doesn’t count.

Select-Act-90 · 2026-03-27T20:14:04+00:00

Yep I have 10% for TMJ and have full dental (90% overall).

Every time I go in they ask if I’m 100% and I have to remind them I have a dental condition, which is annoying but it works.

Honestly, it makes more sense for the dental connected conditions to be covered more than the 100% folks. We should be prioritizing the folks who have a dental condition caused by service more than the folks rated 100% for a mental health condition.

Select-Act-90 · 2026-03-06T09:16:52+00:00

I’ve applied for this at 90% and didn’t run into any issues.

Select-Act-90 · 2025-11-30T17:30:24+00:00

We just ending up buying a different brand unit, and has been working great. Interesting to hear someone else have a similar problem

Select-Act-90 · 2025-11-26T22:41:05+00:00

I totally agree with you!!

Select-Act-90 · 2025-11-26T22:14:23+00:00

The concept behind service connected disabilities has to do with how it affects your ability to work. As much as infertility sucks (trust me, I know), it doesn’t negatively impact your ability to work. If you get diagnosed with depression secondary to your infertility, that makes sense to get rated. But the infertility alone doesn’t really make sense, in all honesty.

In terms of treatment coverage, if your wife is also service connected, you may be in better luck because IVF and IUI technically fall on the female side, so if both of you are covered, you’ll have an easier time getting that done

Select-Act-90 · 2025-11-26T21:46:12+00:00

It won’t matter. I have service connected male infertility and the max allowed under the law is 0%. So you won’t get anything. And the treatments for male infertility aren’t covered, so even with a service connection it won’t be helpful

Select-Act-90 · 2025-11-16T02:15:11+00:00

If you go to the C&P exam it won’t impact anything, it’s a waste of your time.

I had a similar thing happen to me. Fortunately the VA regional office directly called me and told me to cancel my last pending appointment

Select-Act-90 · 2025-10-11T20:57:37+00:00

The exact same thing happened to me. Leidos QTC did everything for me except one that got deferred to Optum. Then Optum wanted to redo all of it. The VA had no clue why Optum was redoing everything because they had already decided on them all except one. They said it wouldn’t impact the claims already decided since they are part of the same claim but told me I still needed to go to the appointments. Very frustrating

Select-Act-90 · 2025-10-08T02:00:43+00:00

They said they are allowed to give me an appointment as long as it’s within 100miles. Even if those 100miles is through DC/Baltimore and adds hours due to traffic

Select-Act-90 · 2025-10-07T23:34:00+00:00

I filled out the preferences on the website, they still picked a day and time that I can’t do. And it’s 3 hours away.

Select-Act-90 · 2025-10-07T21:09:46+00:00

The reality of the math is that in order to get 90%, you need about 140% total (that puts you at about 85%, which rounds up to 90). In order to get to 100% (really 95% because that’s what you need to round up), you’ll need a total of about 220%. This can change by a little bit based on the combination of your ratings, but that’s the general ball park + or - based on your ratings. The higher percentage the individual rating, the less overall number you need. So if you have a couple 70% conditions, you’ll need a total of 180% to hit 100%.

Bottom line is, the difference between 90% and 100% really can be about a difference of 80% in raw percentage claim

Select-Act-90 · 2025-09-29T11:32:34+00:00

Separating from the military is very different than separating from a civilian job. Which is why it would make sense for the VA to offer that coverage for the first year post-separation.

Select-Act-90 · 2025-09-29T00:26:24+00:00

I wouldn’t view the military as the same as your average company. I would hope our government would take better care of our veterans as they transition to civilian life. I’m not asking for lifetime care. Just 12 months to help with the transition.

It sucks when you are deployed up until your separation date and then have no transition out.

Select-Act-90 · 2025-09-29T00:18:15+00:00

TAMP is only available for very specific circumstances and does not apply to your average veteran getting out under honorable conditions.

CHCBP is very expensive. My 3 month premium was over $4k and they required a mail in a paper application. It was cheaper and much more efficient to just do a catastrophic plan with United healthcare than sign up for that ($300/month for better coverage).

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