The devastation caused by COVID-19 is catastrophic
As the commerce of our nation grinds to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), many are finding themselves suddenly unemployed and unable to provide for themselves and their families.
Veterans with disabilities are disproportionately more vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19. For our nation’s 4.7 million disabled veterans, the coronavirus creates a set of unique challenges—not only do service-connected illnesses place these individuals in higher-risk categories, but many now also face a dire financial situation due to lost income.
There are thousands of disabled veterans in need, and DAV is here to help.
In response to this unprecedented event, we are establishing a COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide a one-time payment of $250 to service-connected disabled veterans who have lost employment or self-employment income.
Similar to DAV’s traditional Disaster Relief program, DAV will be distributing one-time payments of $250 to eligible service-connected disabled veterans who have lost employment or self-employment income as a result of COVID-19.
Additional Resources
Currently, DAV continues to provide critical services to our nation’s veterans. Our benefits specialists are still handling claims work. DAV is also hosting virtual career fairs for veterans, transitioning military members and spouses, and is directing volunteer efforts as needed in accordance with local guidance. All of the latest information on DAV’s COVID-19 response can be found at dav.org/covid. Find out more about DAV’s National Employment Program and our virtual job fairs at jobs.dav.org. To find answers to benefits questions and more, visit benefitsquestions.org to get in touch with a benefits counselor.