Originally Posted by
Viking
Most places do not accept the state ID with veteran notation. Partly because they’re national chains and it (state ID) varies per state, if it’s even offered in that state, and partly because the guy behind the counter at the SOS doesn’t know what a DD214 is or how to read it, so they usually in my experience take your word for it. I’ve had that happen several times.
Last I knew, big chains like HD only accept SOME of the IDs used to identify military / veteran status. The VA card for example is supposed to say service connected on it. Otherwise a Retired military ID or active military ID.