VetPulse Veteran Discounts

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  "raw": "{\n  \"summary\": \"Here is a comprehensive breakdown of veteran discounts and benefits available nationally. Even without a VA disability rating or specific state, there are hundreds of dollars — and potentially thousands — in annual savings available to you right now. The national park passes alone are worth $80–$200/year. Most of these benefits go unclaimed simply because no one tells veterans they exist.\",\n  \"national_parks\": {\n    \"annual_military_pass\": {\n      \"name\": \"America the Beautiful Military Pass\",\n      \"cost\": \"FREE\",\n      \"covers\": \"2,000+ federal recreation sites including all national parks, monuments, recreation areas, and federal lands\",\n      \"how_to_get\": \"Show military ID or DD-214 at any national park entrance, or order online at recreation.gov\",\n      \"url\": \"https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fees/passes.htm\"\n    },\n    \"lifetime_access_pass\": {\n      \"eligible_if\": \"Permanently disabled — service-connected OR non-service-connected. You do NOT need a VA disability rating. Permanent disability determination is sufficient.\",\n      \"cost\": \"FREE (normally $80 for civilians)\",\n      \"additional_perks\": \"50% off camping, swimming, boat launch, and other amenity fees at federal sites\",\n      \"url\": \"https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fees/passes.htm\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"home_improvement\": [\n    {\n      \"retailer\": \"Home Depot\",\n      \"discount\": \"10% off up to $400 savings per year\",\n      \"notes\": \"Available to veterans and active military. Verify with military ID, VA ID card, or through MyMilitaryDiscounts.com. Can be used in-store and online after verification.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"retailer\": \"Lowe's\",\n      \"discount\": \"10% off every day\",\n      \"notes\": \"Available to veterans year-round, in-store. Present military ID or DD-214. One of the most consistent and reliable retail discounts — use it every single visit.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"retailer\": \"Walmart\",\n      \"discount\": \"10% on select products\",\n      \"notes\": \"Available on specified product categories. Ask at customer service or check current eligible items — selection varies by location and season.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"retailer\": \"Ace Hardware\",\n      \"discount\": \"10% off every day\",\n      \"notes\": \"Participating locations. Verify locally — most stores honor this with military ID.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"retailer\": \"Sherwin-Williams\",\n      \"discount\": \"15% off\",\n      \"notes\": \"Military discount on paint and supplies. Present military ID in-store.\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"dining\": [\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Applebee's\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free meal on Veterans Day; year-round 10–15% at many locations\",\n      \"notes\": \"Veterans Day free meal is one of the most popular — lines form early. Call ahead. Year-round discount varies by franchise location.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Chili's\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free meal on Veterans Day; 10% year-round at participating locations\",\n      \"notes\": \"Show military ID. One of the more consistent chains for year-round discounts.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Golden Corral\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free dinner on Veterans Day (Military Appreciation Night)\",\n      \"notes\": \"Annual free dinner event — typically held the Monday before Veterans Day. Open to all who have served.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Denny's\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free meal on Veterans Day; 10% year-round at many locations\",\n      \"notes\": \"Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Veterans Day. Year-round discount at participating locations with military ID.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"IHOP\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free meal on Veterans Day\",\n      \"notes\": \"Free stack of pancakes or full meal depending on the year's promotion. Verify locally each November.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Red Lobster\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free appetizer or dessert on Veterans Day; discounts year-round at some locations\",\n      \"notes\": \"Veterans Day promotion varies annually. Ask your server about military discounts year-round — many locations honor them daily.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Texas Roadhouse\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free meal on Veterans Day\",\n      \"notes\": \"One of the most generous Veterans Day meals — full free lunch from a select menu. Locations often run out — arrive early.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Olive Garden\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free meal on Veterans Day\",\n      \"notes\": \"Select menu items free for veterans and active military. Military ID required.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Outback Steakhouse\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free Bloomin' Onion and beverage on Veterans Day; 10% year-round\",\n      \"notes\": \"Year-round 10% military discount is well-established at most locations. Always ask — it is not always posted.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Buffalo Wild Wings\",\n      \"discount\": \"10% year-round at most locations\",\n      \"notes\": \"Show military ID. Discount applies to food — verify with your location on beverages.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"restaurant\": \"Little Caesars\",\n      \"discount\": \"$0.50 off any regular-menu pizza year-round\",\n      \"notes\": \"Small but consistent. Available at most corporate locations with military ID.\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"travel\": [\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"Hilton Hotels\",\n      \"discount\": \"Up to 20% off military rate\",\n      \"notes\": \"Book through the military rate option on Hilton's website or call directly. Hilton Honors points still accrue.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"Marriott Hotels\",\n      \"discount\": \"10–20% off military/government rate\",\n      \"notes\": \"Available at most Marriott brand properties. Book through marriott.com and select government/military rate. Bonvoy points still apply.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"IHG (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, etc.)\",\n      \"discount\": \"Military rate — typically 10–15% off\",\n      \"notes\": \"Available at IHG properties. Request military rate at booking. IHG One Rewards points still accrue.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"Hyatt Hotels\",\n      \"discount\": \"Military rate available at most properties\",\n      \"notes\": \"Call or book online and select government/military rate. World of Hyatt points still apply.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"National Car Rental\",\n      \"discount\": \"Up to 20% off for veterans and military\",\n      \"notes\": \"Enroll in Emerald Club and link military discount. One of the best rental car discounts available.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"Enterprise Rent-A-Car\",\n      \"discount\": \"Up to 5–10% off\",\n      \"notes\": \"Military discount available — book online and enter military discount code or present ID at counter.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"Hertz\",\n      \"discount\": \"Up to 25% off for military members\",\n      \"notes\": \"Book through Hertz military page. Gold Plus Rewards points still apply.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"Budget Car Rental\",\n      \"discount\": \"Up to 20% off\",\n      \"notes\": \"Use military discount code at booking. Verify current rate at budget.com.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"American Airlines\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free checked bags for active duty; bereavement and military fares for veterans\",\n      \"notes\": \"Active duty get free bags with military ID. Veterans — call reservations for military bereavement fares. AAdvantage miles accrue normally.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"United Airlines\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free checked bags for active duty; military fares available\",\n      \"notes\": \"Present military ID at check-in for bag fee waiver (active duty). Veterans — verify current discount availability with United directly.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"provider\": \"Delta Air Lines\",\n      \"discount\": \"Free checked bags",
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