Categories for DD 214

How Do I Get a Replacement DD214
There are several reasons why veterans might need to get a replacement DD214. Maybe they lost the copy they were given when they were discharged, or perhaps the original copy is damaged or illegible? We will run-down the various ways to request a replacement DD214, depending on whether the original has been lost o
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VA Healthcare and your DD 214
The VA operates the largest health care system in the country, with over 1400 hospitals, community clinics, in-patient treatment centers, and counseling facilities spread out across all 50 states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. Veterans who served on active duty can go to any local VA
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Getting Your DD214 from a Reputable Expeditor
Veterans of the U.S. military are issued a DD214 upon separation or discharge from active-duty military service. The DD form 214, commonly referred to as the DD214, is a release certificate that verifies active duty time served in the military. Additionally, it contains separation information such as the character of service, the narrative reason for separation, as well as eligibility codes for re-enlistment. The DD214 also contains crucial information such as awards and decorations earned while in service as well as the total creditable active duty time,
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