Can I get a 100% disabled ID card as a reservist?

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So, I went to get my gray area retired reservist ID, but the guy there said I can’t get a 100% disabled card. I’m wondering if anyone else has dealt with this? I’ve heard there might not even be such a thing, but it’s confusing. Any advice?

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Yeah, there’s no such thing as a 100% disabled ID card. The VA doesn’t issue something like that specifically.

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Paxton said:
Yeah, there’s no such thing as a 100% disabled ID card. The VA doesn’t issue something like that specifically.

Oh, gotcha. I think I got mixed up. I thought it could help with stuff like MWR rates or discounts.

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Paxton said:
Yeah, there’s no such thing as a 100% disabled ID card. The VA doesn’t issue something like that specifically.

Yeah, those MWR rates are different. Sometimes 100% VA disabled vets get better rates than retirees. Depends on the base.

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If you’re a reservist, you should already qualify for a retired ID. The disability thing might not even apply here.

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Sloan said:
If you’re a reservist, you should already qualify for a retired ID. The disability thing might not even apply here.

Good point. I already have my retired ID, so maybe I was overthinking the whole 100% disabled thing.

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Sloan said:
If you’re a reservist, you should already qualify for a retired ID. The disability thing might not even apply here.

IDK, man. It’s always worth double-checking with the base office. They can be weird about this stuff.

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If you’re 100% disabled, that’s already on record with the VA. You might not need a special card for discounts.

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Mai said:
If you’re 100% disabled, that’s already on record with the VA. You might not need a special card for discounts.

True. I think I just assumed the card would make it easier to prove or something.

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Mai said:
If you’re 100% disabled, that’s already on record with the VA. You might not need a special card for discounts.

Honestly, just carry your VA paperwork. That’s usually all they ask for anyway.

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If the guy at the office said no, it might be worth asking someone higher up. Sometimes they get stuff wrong.

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Vesper said:
If the guy at the office said no, it might be worth asking someone higher up. Sometimes they get stuff wrong.

Yeah, I might try that. It’s frustrating when they give unclear info.

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Vesper said:
If the guy at the office said no, it might be worth asking someone higher up. Sometimes they get stuff wrong.

Totally. I had to push back before, and it turned out they misunderstood my situation. Keep asking!