Commissary Benefits for Disabled Veterans

Learn about commissary benefits and how they have improved and expanded for veterans, including disabled veterans. Find out how veterans can determine and verify eligibility and access facilities, not only for commissaries but also for military exchanges and MWR facilities. You’ll also learn the particulars of which disabled veterans qualify and how they can receive support and file a claim, as well as which caregivers of veterans are eligible for some of these services.

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Resources

Listeners can find additional information at the following:

• Commissary Shopping Eligibility – Learn about the Veterans Health ID Card and the eligibility of disabled veterans for services.
• Commissary CLICK2GO – See what’s available at commissary stores and more.
• Commissary and Exchange Privileges for Veterans – Find out if you’re eligible for commissary and exchange privileges and what kind of ID you’ll need at checkout.
• Access to U.S. DOD Installations for Eligible Veterans and Caregivers Fact Sheet – Learn how the Patronage Expansion Act allows caregivers and veterans to access installations to shop at commissaries and exchanges.
• DOD Installation Guidelines – Learn the guidelines for accessing installations.