It All Begins with a DD 214
What is a DD214?
A DD214 is a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that serves as the official, authoritative record of military service, detailing service dates, awards, rank, and character of discharge.
What Does a DD214 Look Like?
How Do I Get a DD214?
- The VA website provides information and resources for obtaining a copy of the DD214 online or by mail. Online requests require an id.me account. (id.me requires the ability to scan a photo id and a device with a camera).
- Your Veteran Service Officer can request these records on your behalf.
- The same procedures apply for a veteran, veteran dependents and survivors
VA Health Care
VA Health Care falls into six different categories. If a veteran meets any of the criteria in one these categories, they qualify for VA Health Care. Select the link above to learn more about VA Health Care eligibility.
Click the link above to learn what you need to do to apply for VA Health Care and start the application process.
VA Disability
This link provides information about getting VA disability compensation and managing disability benefits. It also provides links to addition information and resources and other VA benefits and services.
This provides a direct link to the VA disability compensation application Form 21-526EZ
VA Resources and Information
Chico VA Clinic
1601 Concord Avenue
Chico, CA 95928-9486
Redding VA Clinic
3455 Knighton Road
Redding, CA 96002-9498
Chico VA Vets Center
Call 530-529-3664 or visit their website for hours, information, and to make an appointment
VA Online
This site provides a information about a wide variety of VA programs including:
- Disability
- Education
- Career development
- Health care
- Housing assistance
- Life insurance
- Burials and memorials
- Pensions
- Dependent family members
This site provides a list of helpful apps that provide a personal connection to VA programs including:
- Benefits and health care
- Addiction resources
- Anger management
- PTSD
- Depression and moods
- Relationships
- Sleeping disorders
- Video and chat connections to health care providers
- And much more for veterans and their families
The Veterans Administration Whole Health program offers extensive information and resources for veterans. This program not only focuses on the physical and emotional needs but interpersonal and social needs of the veteran as well.