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I know there are places in the public sector that will offer discounts for 100% Disabled Veterans. My question is, if I show them my printed " service connected " VA ID card, how will they know the difference and that I am at 80%?

I am trying to take my kids to Disney in Fl.

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That won't work. It has to be a military, DoD-issued ID card.

so if you are 100% you get a id card? i didnt know that....wow you learn something every second on here..

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No. You have to be 100% plus P&T (permanent & total). I think that is correct. If I'm wrong I hope someone jumps on here to correct me. But in that category the vet and the vet's dependents get ID cards. Which reminds me...my kids' ID cards expire this week..must dig out paperwork.

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No. You have to be 100% plus P&T (permanent & total). I think that is correct. If I'm wrong I hope someone jumps on here to correct me. But in that category the vet and the vet's dependents get ID cards. Which reminds me...my kids' ID cards expire this week..must dig out paperwork.

oh i see it looks like thier should be a 800 number that really answer these questions..

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iraqx2,

Also check:

http://www.mousesavers.com/disneyresorts.html#military

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Shades of Green offers a “Salute to Our Veterans” Program, which is designed to give ALL military veterans who served less than 20 years and received an honorable discharge (verified by current DD-214), the opportunity to vacation at Shades of Green during the months of January and September only. (If you are a 100% disabled veteran, <A href=http://www.mousesavers.com/disneyresorts.html#whoqualifies">see above.) The veterans rate is similar to the rate they charge retired military. Find out more at www.shadesofgreenvets.org. Thanks to Megan F for info.

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so if you are 100% you get a id card? i didnt know that....wow you learn something every second on here..

The VA does not send you an ID card.

You must get a letter FROM your local VA Regional Office stating that you are P&T no future exams scheduled (permanent and totally) disabled.

You take this letter from the VA to your local military base. THEY issue your DOD ID card. Take your wife along so she can get hers. And take your vehicle registration and proof of insurance, so's you can drive on base.

Most all of this will be handled at the "Visitors Center" at the base, which, most generally, is located just inside the Main Gate thereof.

The card allows you to do all sorts of stuff on base, and also allows you to use other benefits that a regular or retired military person is qualified for.

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You can also get a ID card if your 100% UI.

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I know there are places in the public sector that will offer discounts for 100% Disabled Veterans. My question is, if I show them my printed " service connected " VA ID card, how will they know the difference and that I am at 80%?

I am trying to take my kids to Disney in Fl.

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You can also get a ID card if your 100% UI.

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No. Not unless you are ALSO rated P&T.

You see, you can be rated TDIU and "get better" and no longer be TDIU (or 100%, for that matter).

So, if they issued you a card based solely upon your IU, and you "got better", then you'd be running around with a MWR card when you were not entitled to one.

Must be 100% Permanent and Total (and the TDIU does not even enter into the picture).

If you've ever gotten the letter from your VARO that you have to take to the base to get your MWR card, you'll notice that it says "permanent and total, no future exams". The reason for the "no future exams" statement is the same reason I gave, that they don't want you running around, after you have had "a future" exam which lowered your disability to, say, from 100% to 60%, thereby putting you into possession of, etc., etc.

You get my drift, si'?

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I understand what you are saying but......

I have heard from several vets they have had ID card at 100 TDUI. An expiration date was on the ID unlike P&T. I guess the expiration date is there for the reason you stated regarding possible decrease in rating.

I've heard this from more than one person so I pretty sure it's true.

Frank

No. Not unless you are ALSO rated P&T.

You see, you can be rated TDIU and "get better" and no longer be TDIU (or 100%, for that matter).

So, if they issued you a card based solely upon your IU, and you "got better", then you'd be running around with a MWR card when you were not entitled to one.

Must be 100% Permanent and Total (and the TDIU does not even enter into the picture).

If you've ever gotten the letter from your VARO that you have to take to the base to get your MWR card, you'll notice that it says "permanent and total, no future exams". The reason for the "no future exams" statement is the same reason I gave, that they don't want you running around, after you have had "a future" exam which lowered your disability to, say, from 100% to 60%, thereby putting you into possession of, etc., etc.

You get my drift, si'?

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My ID card says DAVPRM/E6. I am 70% with IU P&T. Also the expiration date says INDEF. I also got promoted to a E6 I got out as a E4. I was thinking maybe I should go back in as a SSGT now that I got promoted. YEA RIGHT.

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I also just used my ID card to stay at the naval base in Monteray CA. Its a small base but the hotel was really nice and only 70 bucks a night. Real close to all the attractions took the kids and wife to the beach and the aquirium. Naval lodge.com is the navy web site for all there hotels also the army and airforce has hotels.They also have overseas hotels that you can stay at ( with your ID ).

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I think CRYPTO's right. I vaguely remember one of the vets in my group getting a card, even tho he wasn't P&T, at the time. They just issued a card expiring around the time of his next review, like spouses, who generally get a 4 yr card. Can't swear to it tho!

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Yeah, you guys are probably right. I was just going by what I was told on the 800-wrong-again VA telephone number.

Mine also says DAVPRM/06------talk about a PROMOTION----but, I, like you, wouldn't DO it FOR it.

PRM must stand for Permanent, I would think.

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