How To Find Your Character of Service

Can’t find your “Character of Service?” No problem. This is a step by step guide on how to find yours on the VA app AND the website if you don’t have your DD214.

From the Website:

If you do not have a copy of your DD214, you can access it from your VA.gov account.

 

Use the link below:
(you will need to create an account first if you never have before)

 

https://www.va.gov/records/download-va-letters/letters

 

  • Click "View Letters"

Choose "Proof of Service Card"

  • It will take you to a PDF that shows your Character of Service. 

You can either take a screenshot and text it or email the PDF to your appointed ForTheVeteran Intake Representative!

From the App:

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If you do not have a physical copy of your DD214, you can fit it on the VA app. Once you are logged into the app, click (at the bottom):

  • “Benefits tab”

  • “Benefit Summary and Service Verification”

  • Choose what information you want to include in your letter”, choose your Discharge Type

  • “Review Letter”

    • This will create a letter that you can screenshot or save.

Text it or email it to your appointed ForTheVeteran Intake Representative!