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More States Adding Veteran Designator To Drivers’ Licenses

In addition to the 3 states already doing so, this month, 7 more states began providing veteran status designations on state drivers' licenses. For most, this is akin to placing a veteran designator on a license plate, but in some ways accomplishes much more.

Those states with high veteran populations have reported fewer veteran county service workers are actively helping veterans navigate the bureaucracy surrounding veteran benefits. The national average of veterans' benefits participation is just below 14%.

Properly identifying those eligible to receive benefits is a vital part of getting qualifying veterans the benefits they deserve. One of the most cost-effective ways in which this is done is via questionnaires attached to applications for drivers' licenses. This gives veterans enticing reasons to use the veteran designator on their licenses.

Also, veterans, their spouses, their dependants, and retirees are given discounts at a variety of businesses, but only with proper identification. Veterans honorably discharged but not disabled or enrolled for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits are not provided VA ID cards. Veteran designators on drivers' licenses provide that form of identification without being forced to enroll with the VA.

Generally, state bills moving to have the veteran designator become available are met with little to no resistance. Many bills, however, seem to die somewhere along the way. It is up to the veterans and their supporters to ensure the bills are picked up, heard, and passed in their own state.

If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veterans disability rights firm today - 1-888-234-5758.