3/2/2018
Veteran medical ID bracelet or dogtag
Veterans with chronic medical conditions are eligible for a medical ID bracelet or dog tag. The personalized ID is customized for each veteran.
To obtain a medical ID, veterans must be approved by a clinician – physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, diabetes educator, case manager or any other health care professional within the VA. Clinicians must submit a consult to Prosthetics, and the IDs are usually shipped directly to veterans.
Common medical conditions for which a medical ID is indicated include diabetes, heart conditions, food or drug allergies, PTSD, dementia, embedded metal fragments, or rare diseases.
Medical IDs may be useful and could be lifesaving for many veterans with a variety of health issues. These IDs are very visible when worn around the neck or wrist and are likely to be seen by emergency providers. Click here to learn more about claiming the benefit https://www.americanmedical-id.com/free-veterans-medical-ids.
Article Credit: SD Dept. of Veterans Affairs
