Veteran Health Identification Card

[Michelle_K]

Doing research, I ran into a problem. The name on my DD214 doesn't match the name on my driver's license. I had changed my name back in 1984, and failed to notify the VA. It appears that I need to correct the name on my records. Then I can get a corrected DD214, and finally make an appointment to get a photo ID.
When I was in the emergency room with broken wrists, an application for VA heath coverage was approved using my old name.
To get store discounts where offered, all I need to do is take my DD214 (and notice of name change) to the place where I get my driver's license renewed. They will mark veteran on my replacement license.

My legal name is Michael. It can be Miss Michael. Or Michael can be pronounced Michelle.
Michelle

[LoriDee]

I went to the VA Administration Office at the VA Hospital. Gave them my name change order and they did it right there. Went to the DMV with the order and my old driver's license, and they changed it right there. You do not need to change your records, I didn't. You do not need a new DD214. Mine still has my old name on it. Now that I have the VA Veteran ID card, I don't even need the DD214. The VA records have my correct name and that's all they need.

[Michelle_K]

I have never been in the VA hospital, and according to the map there are several buildings. I have never had a VA id card. According to the VA email, they are starting work on the road outside the hospital. A little more research and I could find out which building, or I could call and ask which building number for administration. One main state highway gets me a block away from the hospital. I finally got the phone number and address put into my phone, now I need to get the address into the car's navigation system.
I was hoping I could take my papers to a local VA office and get things straightened out.
Michelle

[LoriDee]

You might be able to.

Try calling them and ask for Administration. Even if the Admin Office is in another facility, they can connect you so you can get directions on where to go.

Here in the Black Hills of South Dakota, we have two VA Hospitals. One is in Hot Springs, and one is in Sturgis. I am half-way between them in Rapid City. Our Administration Office is in Sturgis, but if I call our local clinic here in Rapid City, they transfer me to the Sturgis office.

Try that so you don't need to travel all over looking for the right place.
Hope this helps.