He has a DD-215 posted on his web site, contains the Silver Star with a V.
http://www.johnkerry.com/pdf/jkmilservice/DD-215_Correction.pdf
In looking at the DD215...how does Kerry explain that its dated Feb 2000?
DD-215's are only issued by the Board of Correction of Naval Records.
there is also no such medal as a Silver Star with a "V". The Silver star is issued for valor, so there is no need for a "V".
There is a Bronze Star with a "V", however. Makes me wonder exactly which medal he was awarded.
He's definitely had his records revised several times, no doubt about it.
The 215 just has corrections, not the original info.