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Engraved Medical IDs for Veteran Patients

A personalized medical ID engraved with chronic medical conditions, drug allergies, etc., informs medical providers prior to initiating treatment – assuring optimal outcome.


The VA recognizes the value of a medical ID – and covers the cost – upon proper consult placed through the Prosthetics Department


Veterans with these conditions are candidates for a medical ID.

(List show not comprehensive)

  • Taking blood thinner
  • Epilepsy/seizures
  • Heart condition
  • Mental health condition
  • Diabetes
  • Opioid risk/Overdose risk
  • Severe drug allergies
  • Pulmonary disorders
  • Alzheimer’s/Dementia
  • Any medically justified condition

Need Medical ID Forms or Samples for your clinic?


How to Order:

  • Submit proper Medical ID Bracelet/Necklace Consult through the Prosthetics Department with medical justification.*
  • Indicate Item # on Consult to ensure Veteran receives intended product.
  • Medical ID will ship directly to Veteran patient in 2-3 business days.

*For questions related to medical justification, inquire with your Prosthetics Department.


Engraving Tips

Below are tips to help you determine what to engrave on personalized medical IDs for your Veteran patients.

1. Medical Condition

Include most important chronic medical condition(s) that should be known in an emergency. List is not comprehensive; any medically justified condition may qualify.

  • Diabetes
  • Alzheimer’s/Dementia
  • Heart condition
  • Epilepsy/seizures
  • Taking blood thinner
  • Mental health condition
  • Severe drug allergies
  • Opioid risk/Overdose risk

2. Veteran's Name

Include patient’s name and if space allows, engrave “VETERAN” to increase likelihood Veteran will be taken to nearest VA hospital.

3. Medications

Include medication(s) that could react to a drug that may be used for treatment.

Commonly engraved medications are: Blood Thinners, Insulin, Immunosuppressants, anti-rejection meds, corticosteroids, etc.

4. Drug & Food Allergies

In emergencies, allergies noted on an ID help prevent paramedics from administering medications that could worsen the veteran’s condition.

Examples include: allergies to morphine, sulfa drugs, contrast dye, penicillin, and more.


Available Products from American Medical ID

Apple Watch Slide

Item #: ST AWS

Stainless Steel Dog Tag

Item #: ST DT

Stainless Classic Necklace

Item #: ST CL NE

Stainless Classic Bracelet

Item #: ST CL BR

Product or engraving question?

Call 800-363-5985 or email vainfo@americanmedical-id.com