One of the most important documents for a veteran to have is the DD-214 discharge form they received when leaving military service. This form is the basic information needed by a veteran service officer to start a claim for a veteran.
As a veteran if you want to file a claim for any of the benefits you have earned because of your service to the United States you will need to show this document. Applying for any of these benefits requires a DD214
VA Educational Benefits
VA Home Loan Guaranty
VA Health Benefits
VA Mental Health
or for applying for a government position
If you have lost the form, a veteran or veterans family may request to receive a copy from the Department of Veteran Affairs or the Archives.
How to request a copy of a DD-214?
Visit www.archives.gov/veterans or go to www.va.gov/vaforms and search for a SF180 request form. Follow the instructions on the form.
As a veteran keep this information on file, also let your family know where this information is located in the house. Upon your death they will need this information to receive death benefits you will receive as a veteran.
If you are in need of starting a claim with the Veterans Administration be sure to use an accredited veterans service officer.
McNamara Federal Building
477 Michigan Avenue, Suite 1232
Detroit, Michigan, 48226-2584
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Phone: (313) 964-6640
Hours: 0800 to 1600 Mon-Fri
This is The American Legion Veteran Services Division
John Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit: https://www.detroit.va.gov/
Ann Arbor VA Medical Center: https://www.annarbor.va.gov/