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What is a DD-214? |
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DD 214 is the official document
of proof of a veteran’s active
military service. The DD 214
contains a lot of personal
information, including social
security number, date and place
of birth, etc.
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Does Texas keep my DD 214 confidential?
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Yes.
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Where can I obtain my DD 214? |
Your DD 214 can
be obtain at the County Clerk's
office.
Click here
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What are important things a
Veteran should know? |
There are several documents and
other information that the
veteran and his/her spouse
should obtain and keep in a safe
place because these documents
will be needed when applying for
any benefits through the
Department of Veterans Affairs
or the Social Security
Administration, including the
following:
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Original discharge or
DD-214. If you have the
original, it is recommended
that you put it on record at
the County Clerk’s Office.
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Copy of your
marriage license as issued
by the County Clerk’s
Office.
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Divorce
decree of prior marriage for
self or current spouse. If
divorce decree is not
available, the name of the
previous spouse, date of
divorce, and place where
divorce was granted are
needed.
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Birth
certificates or adoption
decrees of children.
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Social
Security number for the
veteran and the current
spouse.
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NSC—Pension Benefit |
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Must have 90
days of active duty with 1 day
of war time period.
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What war did you serve in? |
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WWI:
4/6/1917—11/12/1918 or if served
in Russia 4/6/1917—4/20/1920
WWII:
12/7/1941—12/31/1946
Korean War:
6/25/1950—1/31/1955
Vietnam War:
8/5/1964—5/7/1975 (veteran
entitled to NSC-Pension if in
Vietnam from 2/28/1961
Gulf War:
8/2/1990—No end date has been
set by law at this time. |
