DoD Improves Installation Access for Eligible Veterans and Caregivers
By Defense Media Activity November 15, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today a new policy that will improve access to military installations for eligible veterans and their caregivers. The policy, which takes effect immediately, expands the categories of veterans and caregivers who are eligible for installation access and provides them with a simplified process for obtaining a pass.
Under the new policy, the following veterans and caregivers are eligible for installation access:
- Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or more
- Veterans who are receiving VA healthcare
- Veterans who are enrolled in the VA’s caregiver program
- Caregivers of veterans who are eligible for the VA’s caregiver program
To obtain an installation access pass, eligible veterans and caregivers must present their VA identification card or other proof of eligibility to the installation’s visitor control center. They will then be issued a pass that will allow them to access the installation for the duration of their visit.
The new policy is a significant improvement over the previous policy, which only allowed veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 100% or more to access military installations. It also streamlines the process for obtaining an installation access pass, making it easier for eligible veterans and caregivers to visit military installations.
“This policy change is a recognition of the sacrifices that our veterans and their caregivers have made for our country,” said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks. “It is also a testament to the importance of providing our veterans with the support and services they need.”
The new policy is part of DoD’s ongoing effort to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. In recent years, DoD has implemented a number of initiatives to improve access to healthcare, education, and other benefits for veterans.
For more information on the new installation access policy, please visit the DoD website at www.defense.gov.
DoD Improves Installation Access for Eligible Veterans and Caregivers
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