This is what I mean by the disconnect that exists between doing something for Veterans that doesnt require another form or writing down a 10 digit telephone number before you blow your brains out. I live near Manassas too. Some days you cant tie your shoe laces, for example, or walk to the parking lot with a grocery bag, or pick up your grand baby because of your disability, while on other days you do ok. I went to Channel Islands National Park in Ventura, CA and they do not issue the free pass. This is an interagency pass and includes Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers sites, in addition to the National Parks and monuments. Working veterans are expected to subsidize the elderly as it is, despite the elderly being the richest portion of the US population this is just insult added to injury, by politicians and bureaucrats trying to cozy up to greedy old voters. The Access Pass may be issued to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of any age that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) that severely limits one or more major life activities. I am a widow of a 100% disabled veteran too. The second vehicle is subject to anentrance fee, or must have (or buy) a second pass. I was just now informed they require a 30% rating. Is this pass still valid ? Yes, please list the FREE recreation sites Nation wide. Less than 1% of the US population are military veterans. I was told to try Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, as they should always be open and available. The Annual Senior Pass will provide you with free entry into all of the above mentioned National Park sites but only for one year. If you are a Veteran in crisis A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Receipts and electronic scanned images of your pass are NOT valid for use. National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass or "Interagency" Pass Program? An Annual Pass is available for Louisiana State Parks that allows for unlimited day-use at all sites for all people in one non-commercial vehicle. I am a widow of a disabled veteran (100%). What is the address you mail an application to? Park pass a 10% disability? I am receiving a non-service connected pension from the V.A., and have a 10% rating (which pays less than the non-service connected pension). At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). I am rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Administration. This pass is the same as senior citizen pass. I completed understand what you went through, what I do in case I would ask for her Name and ID and the name of her supervisor, putting she/he on its place. If damaged, it can be replaced as long as a portion of the pass is identifiable and you show proper identification. A lock If youre going to whine about people who havent earned this benefit, whine about the fact that any mouthbreathing parasite who made it to 62 gets a free lifetime pass for nothing more significant than managing to avoid drowning in their own saliva for 62 years. I had a couple of rangers there telling me they couldnt help. YES I AM A RETIRED U.S.NAVY VETERAN MMCS I AM 70 % DISABLED RIGHT NOW. List of sites that issue the Access Pass: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf Veterans who have been medically determined to have a disability are eligible for the Lifetime Access Passwith three options for obtaining the pass: First, Veterans with disability documentation can order the Access Pass online for a $10 processing fee which includes standard shipping. The ID needs to be in the name of the person obtaining the pass, not a parent in the case of a child. Who Qualifies: 4th graders for the 2021-2022 School Year. Many Veterans, with a service connected disability rating, are entering Federal recreation lands and national parks for free with anAmerica the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands lifetime Access Passthrough an interagency partnership between the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation. Who qualifies for the Annual Pass? No, less than 1% of the current population are active veterans, a little over 7% of the current population are veterans. The first place I tried to use it was Clear Creek in Bankhead Forrest in Alabama. It is embarrassing. WOW We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families Get an application at many state parks or region offices. Thank you for your service and sacrifice . I have been fortunate enough to not be injured in battle, just hearing loss and some arthritis from physical strains and injuries. USGS Jimmy E. Winberry (redacted). The nonprofit group Volunteers of America (VOA) recognizes the challenges Veterans often face in confronting moral injury, which is essentially a conflict with ones personal code of morality. Yes you can send a check instead of putting a CC # on the form. America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Lands Pass. Twice, I had filed for service connection with the V.A. Here is the link to the FAQs related to all interagency passes: https://store.usgs.gov/faq, Link to sites that issue and accept the Access Pass: https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes, If you have any questions, please contact me at Lisa_Bourne@nps.gov or my colleague Traci_Kolc@nps.gov. The Access Pass admits the Pass . Follow the instructions on the website and pay the document processing fee of $10. She demanded information on my disability rating and seemed to focus on whether I was 100% disabled. 6 years in the Marine Corps and nothing to show but a expired ID. P.O. One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. The paper pass can be exchanged for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge Entrance or Standard Amenity fees (Day Use Fees). The email I got from VA news stated that this was free for disabled vets. How to get a National Parks Disability Pass: Now, I love my NASCARhave been to dozens of races from Miami to Phoenix to NH and never miss one on TV..BUT that trip was worth the Grand Canyon ALONE! ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image 10/30 Rule means Blood transfusion under 10.0 Hematocrit and 30% Hemoglobin, Now if we are talking the VA, yea they will make 30% = only 10%. The Access Pass is valid only at participatingFederalrecreation sites. Took the trip when living in FL for a NASCAR race and had an entire day free before. The parking fee was their excuse. At Federal recreation sites that don't have entrance stations you need to display your pass or show proof of pass ownership to compliance officers via one of the two following methods: HANGTAGS The National Parks Disability Pass offers entrance to all the US National Parks, Forests, and monuments throughout the USA and neighboring territories. Why not make the national park pass available to ALL VETS,not just a select few, we ALL serviced,some in peace , some in combat zones. This was not always the existing policy with the passes so I could see how several agencies would be caught off guard with the VA just changing the rules without letting them know. Hey he might be blind; you dont know. National Parks passes are sold at most national parks. is this the same as the Golden Age Passport. I dont think 10% usually qualifies as severely disabled, I could be wrong. DO NOT use this option if you need your pass in 15 days or less. When leaving the lot the kiosk has option to select military. You will need to upload documentation, so prepare PDFs or pictures of your documents. Smh. You can have my pass. Disability Access Pass for National Parks: Read through the instructions first and gather your documentation. That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. Thanks, Steve, for your military service and for writing this clear and succinct story. It will either have to be a note from a physician or notice that you are receiving SSDI income. I just found out about this today. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. A navy vietnam veteran. You can apply for the pass online or by mail with a $10 processing fee or get it for free at a Federal recreation site that issues the passes. Not sure how that happened on Federal land but thats the skinny on Rushmore. It might be the same, but many of our brothers and sitars not seniors yet. Has the percentage changed recently or is this typo? Give the pass to every honorably discharged veteran!!!! Took my paperwork stating so. Whats going on here?? In the above paragraph that reads: There is a $10 processing fee. Having Medicare taking their share of my minimal retirement check? This is what deep state types l eft over from the obummer years do. For further details: Yet I will help anyone and I care, anything else would constitute a jealousy or narcissistic behavior as that they arent entitled to what they get or have because to you you dont see any disability in them. Its not fair. Over 62: $20. Attn: Access Pass People with disabilities interested in visiting national parks can benefit from the America the Beautiful Access Pass, a free, lifetime pass that is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability). To apply, you just need to provide a valid form of identification and documentation that proves you have a permanent disability. Step 2: Exchange a printed voucher for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees (day use fee). To qualify for the Pass the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. I dont have a supplemental income and Im an honorably discharged veterans. When we went to the White House Easter Egg Roll, I learned that the South Lawn of the White House is actually a national park! Thank you Steve as you can see, even when information is concise and direct many still miss the essences of what is conveyed! JJ I also suspect you should have been rated 100% under the Schedular ratings. I remember complaining to crisis hot line that while contemplating suicide and dialed the VA hospital number in Vermont and received a message telling me to hang up and dial a 10 digit number. I went today and the front entry was closed again. USGS Attn: Access Pass Box 25286 In order to obtain a replacement, will I need to reapply? What a scam. Ive had one for years. The only problem is that not all national parks have this update. After all, your disability is for 10%, not 100%. I also would like to know. Natl Parks Please. You have to go to the National Park and present DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ID CARD with annotations of your VA Disability Rating or your Award Letter outlining your Disability Rating. 1-888-ASK-USGS Another example of where you have to be disabled to account for anything. So if you are looking for travel tips, chances are theres a review on this blog, or feel free to contact me. A free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) - that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies. they are active military & become veterans after they leave military service. Ill give it to you, but thats wrong. You can also get an Interagency Access Pass online through the USGS Online Store or, through the mail using an application form (Note: While the pass itself is free, there is a shipping and processing cost to get a pass online or through the mail). Mail-order applicants for the Access Pass must submit a completedpaper application, proof of residency and documentation of permanent disability (does not have to be100% disability), and pay the document processing fee of $10 to obtain a pass through the mail. Thank you for the extra information, it is very helpful. or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. How many of you veterans applied for this free pass and signed the application stating that you had an impairment that severely limits one or more major life activities. Good for entry into 400+ National Parks and over 2,000 recreation sites across the country, the Lifetime Access Pass is another way a grateful nation says thank you for the service and sacrifices of Veterans with disabilities. If Veterans feel they were incorrectly denied a pass, they may request to speak to the fee program supervisor on duty or submit an application for the pass athttps://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. This is a very nice program, and I will take advantage of it. The Access Passdoes notcover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores. In addition, theTennessee Valley Authority may honor the Access Pass for entrance or camping discounts. To get this benefit, 4th Graders must go to the Every Kid Outdoors website at everykidoutdoors.gov click on the "Get Your Pass" icon at the top of the screen to get your free voucher. I went to the Grand Canyon in July of 2017. An Access Pass permits entrance for one motorcycle. These are completely separate from the access pass, anyone can buy one and it has nothing to do with being disabled. I believe it is free if you apply in person, but a $10 processing fee if you mail in an application. Good day. Dishonest Jerks! Review the Places to Get Interagency Passes to find a location. Rushmore is free to enter , you have to pay for parking . Can this pass be picked up at our local Veterans Advocate office? And the difference in a disabled that and a vet is for me anyway the vent goes out and he gets him another job and he works and he lives his life a disabled vet probably does not get to work as much as a a veteran. So, Im rated at 20%. Yes. There are so many amazing things to see and do at our National Parks. Denver, CO 80225. Ranger program for kids too. Several years ago I obtained my disabled veteran permanent pass, however after a recent vehicle crash I lost my pass. On the flip side I always wondered why they had free Active Duty passes and not something for Veterans. Again like most government bureaucracies you must jump through hoops. I am curious too. Thanks! Overview of the Annual Pass. So why did they stop. A typical admission fee to a national park can range from free to $30 plus. The White House should see to it that all parks, that have a staff on site, at a welcome desk, issue these. If years later, the VA and Park Service agree that were eligible for and want to give us a free pass to see the most beautiful parts of the country that we served to protect, then why turn it down? DECALS This one also comes with free camping/moorage and campsite reservations through the state system, watercraft launching, trailer dump and day-use entry, as well. To make it easier on veterans why not just issue the pass when the disability papers are sent to the veteran. Dan Once pass is received, you may use passcard for reservations and applicable benefits. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS how about I donate my pass to yall whining babies. I think something is going wrong. Just Fine unless the Fing VA doesnt take away your 38 yr old service connected disability rating. They would not accept it and had to pay $6 to get in. Denver, CO 80225, Questions: I am a retired Marine Corp Veteran of 24 years service. With access to over 2,000 locations nationwide, this pass grants individuals with disabilities a lifetime of adventures you don't want to miss. Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. Golden Age Passports are valid for a lifetime however, if they physically wear out you will need to obtain a replacement Access Pass with proper identification. There is a system in place for this, and we cannot just drive up to a park entrance expecting free admission. Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! Your desire not to apply for this pass is commendable in your own right, but for many others it may be a blessing. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf. Thanks, Jim. Try this: The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. :). What is the America the Beautiful- The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass? Dont like my comment so you remove it.. ? Its hard enough being retired, getting SSA, (LockA locked padlock) Anyone who doesnt want to pay the $10 processing fee, just go to a National Park or the Forrest Service Office near you its FREE there. The Access Pass may be picked up at any recreational site that issues passes: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf Every situation is different and it is none of my concern or my business to think or overthink about, nor yours sir. Solve : * I can appreciate all the vets that feel like second class citizens because they got out without injuries and are left out of this offer maybe you can start a petition so all vets that ever served can get free entry passes. If a park has a fee, I believe the last time we went to the Grand Canyon, it was $25 a car, and the entire carload will get in for free. For passes with qualifying factors (Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Pass) the name of the account holder will be printed on the card. Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? If hearing loss and tinnitus is not a disability, I do not know what is. Total BS on that one. I was like. She then handed me a permanent marker and scoffed at me when I couldnt get the cap off to sign with it. Those include National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests and other federal recreation. 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