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The Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has launched the new digital service for veterans of the armed forces to apply for their Veteran Cards.
It is delivering the service with the Ministry of Defence, which has worked with the Government Digital Service One Login team and engaged with thousands of veterans in building the system.
OVA said the Veteran Card will provide veterans with a clear recognition of service, a tangible link to the armed forces, and allow them to easily verify their veteran status to access support and services from government, charities, and local authorities.
Accessing support
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Johnny Mercer said: “Today is a huge step forward in helping veterans to prove their service, enabling them to access support services more easily.
“I would urge all veterans to apply for their Veteran Card, and use it to access the services, such as Veteran Railcards and specialist healthcare, they are entitled to.”
The Veteran Card has already been provided to all service leavers as part of the discharge process with effect from 18 February 2019, and retrospectively to those who left on or after 17 December 2018.
