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originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: musicismagic
Your link just goes to the Military Times homepage, I don't see a story for this.
I'm a retired Vet, I just logged into my VA account and did not need to provide a credit card.
Maybe it's because you're overseas?
I'll update this post if something changes, but I'm not this right now.
a reply to: musicismagic
You need a credit card before you can access your VA account
originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: musicismagic
No thanks. The Military Times is like the National Inquirer.
originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: musicismagic
Your link just goes to the Military Times homepage, I don't see a story for this.
I'm a retired Vet, I just logged into my VA account and did not need to provide a credit card.
Maybe it's because you're overseas?
I'll update this post if something changes, but I'm not seeing this right now.
originally posted by: musicismagic
You Now Need a Credit Card in Most Cases to Get Access to DoD, VA Benefits Websites www.military.com...
originally posted by: musicismagic
You Now Need a Credit Card in Most Cases to Get Access to DoD, VA Benefits Websites www.military.com...
Schwegman said that those who object to the credit check can use a Common Access Card to obtain a DS Logon or, if they don't have a CAC, can go to a DoD ID card facility and get their identity verified in person.
"Use of the remote identity proofing service is not a requirement for DS Logon issuance, but for some it is the most convenient option available," Schwegman said.
Getting a DOD ID is a pain in the butt even if you're active duty.
You need 2 valid forms of ID. If your previous ID is expired, it doesn't count. Even if you're active duty.
It can get very frustrating, very quickly.
originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: nugget1
Getting a DOD ID is a pain in the butt even if you're active duty.
You need 2 valid forms of ID. If your previous ID is expired, it doesn't count. Even if you're active duty.
It can get very frustrating, very quickly.
originally posted by: musicismagic
originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: nugget1
Getting a DOD ID is a pain in the butt even if you're active duty.
You need 2 valid forms of ID. If your previous ID is expired, it doesn't count. Even if you're active duty.
It can get very frustrating, very quickly.
I have no iID at all other than that 1970 blue VA card medical card which is I don't think many veterans have it any longer but I kept mine for gosh 50 years yeah 50 years.
AND I LIVE OVERSEAS SO I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS IS GOING TO WORK OUT FOR ME.
According to Navy Cmdr. Nicole Schwegman, a DoD spokeswoman, users who apply for a DS Logon remotely must have their identity authenticated. The soft credit check is one way to verify the user, she said. "The [Remote Identity Proofing] service is provided by a 3rdparty vendor and uses a variety of techniques to verify an individual's identity which involves data obtained through a soft credit check," Schwegman said in an email to Military.com. "These 'soft credit checks' do not impact a person's credit score."
She added that DS Logon has performed soft credit checks on individuals for more than eight years, although she admitted that neither she nor any of the military personnel in her office were aware of the requirement until asked about it by Military.com.
Users may just be noticing the new requirement as the Defense Department adopts the new Oracle Cerner MHS Genesis electronic health record system department-wide. When patients apply to access the new program, they are asked to provide a photo of their driver's license or another approved identification card, and a credit card or a loan document to verify their ID. Schwegman said that those who object to the credit check can use a Common Access Card to obtain a DS Logon or, if they don't have a CAC, can go to a DoD ID card facility and get their identity verified in person.