JB-Glock21
Old School
To the VA yes - Not LA-DMV - They require a DD214.
CHP & Vets.
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I'm in the process right now. I have the lifetime and my 5 years is up. I took the Bearco online class last week. Saturday I'm going shoot then I send the paperwork into the state.
The state sent me a letter last week letting me know in what time frame I need to take another class. I am not a veteran.
falshooter
Well-Known Member
You can get a Veterans ID which is all you need to have on you if carrying. You don't need to have your D. L. marked
Having Veteran on your DL allows you to have 1 less thing in your wallet.
falshooter
Well-Known Member
You must have a heavy wallet to worry about another card..
JB-Glock21
Old School
Sorry to tell you, but you are incorrect! ....see my earlier posts for clarification.
falshooter
Well-Known Member
Don't be sorry ...read the law.. A valid veterans ID which you can get thru the VA
Where does it say a VA ID Card? Are you referring to the Healthcare card or a DOD ID?
JB-Glock21
Old School
Don't be sorry ...read the law.. A valid veterans ID which you can get thru the VA
https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1287103
Well Done! And it is not my intent to argue the point.
Merely to clarify what is accepted and to avoid getting it wrong.
However, when speaking with the LSP/CHP officer on duty; I specifically asked about my VA issued ID card. And was told it was not an accepted form and he told me about getting the word Veteran on my LADL.
My VA issued card does not indicate the word "Veteran", now that's just my card. Is there another form of ID issued by the VA?
Reading the "law" page 2 lines 3-12 worded "issued by the state of Louisiana displaying the word 'Veteran' " I don't read it as accepting my VA ID.
Your thoughts?
https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1287103
Well Done! And it is not my intent to argue the point.
Merely to clarify what is accepted and to avoid getting it wrong.
However, when speaking with the LSP/CHP officer on duty; I specifically asked about my VA issued ID card. And was told it was not an accepted form and he told me about getting the word Veteran on my LADL.
My VA issued card does not indicate the word "Veteran", now that's just my card. Is there another form of ID issued by the VA?
Reading the "law" page 2 lines 3-12 worded "issued by the state of Louisiana displaying the word 'Veteran' " I don't read it as accepting my VA ID.
Your thoughts?
falshooter
Well-Known Member
How can something so simply worded be open to so many different interpretations ..LOL
Page 2...Line 1 & 2..........."one of the following......" a valid military ID ".... don't try reading between the words.
Anyway ....I've asked for an official opinion from the Attorney Generals office. Maybe they can straighten this out.. I'll post their reply when received.
In the mean time , all you vets , don't sweat it and do what you think you should do. Me , I'll just carry my VA Medical "valid ID " and keep on trucking..
Page 2...Line 1 & 2..........."one of the following......" a valid military ID ".... don't try reading between the words.
Anyway ....I've asked for an official opinion from the Attorney Generals office. Maybe they can straighten this out.. I'll post their reply when received.
In the mean time , all you vets , don't sweat it and do what you think you should do. Me , I'll just carry my VA Medical "valid ID " and keep on trucking..
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JB-Glock21
Old School
." a valid military ID " that's pretty specific!......there is nothing referring to your "VA Medical" ID!!!How can something so simply worded be open to so many different interpretations ..LOL
Page 2...Line 1 & 2..........."one of the following......" a valid military ID ".... don't try reading between the words.
Anyway ....I've asked for an official opinion from the Attorney Generals office. Maybe they can straighten this out.. I'll post their reply when received.
In the mean time , all you vets , don't sweat it and do what you think you should do. Me , I'll just carry my VA Medical "valid ID " and keep on trucking..
Yes, you believe what you think....I'll believe what I know!!
I thought the AG only responds to officials. And having a VA medical card doesn't mean it you have a honorable discharge. Maybe you'll get lucky and get a LEO that doesn't know the law.How can something so simply worded be open to so many different interpretations ..LOL
Page 2...Line 1 & 2..........."one of the following......" a valid military ID ".... don't try reading between the words.
Anyway ....I've asked for an official opinion from the Attorney Generals office. Maybe they can straighten this out.. I'll post their reply when received.
In the mean time , all you vets , don't sweat it and do what you think you should do. Me , I'll just carry my VA Medical "valid ID " and keep on trucking..
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I may be wrong but I don't believe you can get a VA medical or other VA ID if you aren't an honorability discharged veteran. National Guard service has some different rules.
JB-Glock21
Old School
Answered here: https://www.disabilityapprovalguide...-benefits/va-benefits-dishonorable-discharge/
"How you got discharged from military service plays a role in qualifying for VA benefits. In other words, if you have a dishonorable discharge, you may be out of luck."
Have to agree with JB Glock21 here. A VA card isn’t proof. My wife has a VA card and also had a military ID when I was active duty and she never served a day. She was simply considered my dependent at the time.How can something so simply worded be open to so many different interpretations ..LOL
Page 2...Line 1 & 2..........."one of the following......" a valid military ID ".... don't try reading between the words.
Anyway ....I've asked for an official opinion from the Attorney Generals office. Maybe they can straighten this out.. I'll post their reply when received.
In the mean time , all you vets , don't sweat it and do what you think you should do. Me , I'll just carry my VA Medical "valid ID " and keep on trucking..
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You absolutely can. Dependents of veterans can get VA access and they don’t have to be enlisted or commissioned. Having a VA card is not by any means proof that someone is a veteran. Spouses, children, or any other legal dependents of certain military personnel qualify for VA benefits.
It literally takes 10 minutes and maybe $10 to take your DD214 to ABC title and have them print you a new license that states VETERAN under your picture. Not sure what the issue is here with just going with the fool proof way we can all agree is a legal way of doing things.
gun_with_a_view
Member
Another hoop to jump through, but hope springs eternal:
LRS 40:1321(K)
K. Upon request, the word "Veteran" shall be exhibited in the color black below the person's photograph on a special identification card upon presentation of a copy of the person's DD Form 214, issued by the United States Department of Defense, or equivalent, as established by administrative rule.
Now where does one find an "administrative ruler" pray tell?
LRS 40:1321(K)
K. Upon request, the word "Veteran" shall be exhibited in the color black below the person's photograph on a special identification card upon presentation of a copy of the person's DD Form 214, issued by the United States Department of Defense, or equivalent, as established by administrative rule.
Now where does one find an "administrative ruler" pray tell?
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JB-Glock21
Old School
rule vs ruler??
