On Jan. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs opened enrollment for Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife). Veterans 80 or under with any level of service-connected disability (0%–100%) are eligible to apply at any time with no medical exams or health questions necessary for enrollment.
Veterans 81 or older may also apply for VALife within two years of receiving notification of a new service-connected disability if they applied for a new VA-rated disability before age 81 and received a new service-connected disability after turning 81.
VALife offers up to $40,000 in coverage, available in $10,000 increments, and has cash value that builds over time after the first two years of enrollment.
VALife doesn’t cover spouses or dependents of eligible veterans, and by law, there is no premium waiver option.
Contact your nearest DAV office. They will help you file a claim and stick with you all through the process, because no veteran should have to go at it alone.
DAV is an organization of veterans helping veterans.
The reasons are as individual as our members. Some join for the fellowship at our more than 1,200 local chapters. Some for the inspiring national events. Others for opportunities to serve their fellow veterans and their families. And many join to continue the fight to support the rights and benefits of all veterans. DAV understands the needs of veterans because we are veterans—1 million strong. We invite you to join our cause.
You finished the 5K. Now show us what it looked like through your eyes. 📸
Maybe it was the moment you crossed the finish line. Maybe it was the veteran you carried in your heart. Maybe it was your dog, your team, the Cincinnati skyline or the people who cheered you on. Whatever your DAV 5K looked like, we want to see it.
Submit your photos by the end of Veterans Day—Tuesday, Nov. 11—for a chance to be included in the DAV 5K Photo Contest.
Categories include: 🇺🇸 Most Patriotic 📍 Most Unique Course/Landmark 🐾 Furry Friend Award 🏁 Best Finish Line Photo 👥 Best Corporate Team 🏢 Best Cincinnati Photo
Whether you participated in Cincinnati or completed the Virtual DAV 5K from somewhere around the world, your story is part of this community.
Get submission details at support.dav.org/PHOTOCONTEST. ...
Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also come with challenges that are difficult to navigate alone. Caregivers deserve support, resources and opportunities to connect with people who understand their journey.
Join DAV at our National Headquarters for Navigating the Caregiver Journey: Tools, Tips and Lunch, an in-person event designed to help caregivers discover valuable resources, explore available support services and learn about tools that can make their caregiving journey a little easier.
Representatives from local and national organizations will be available to share information about resources and services for caregivers, including support related to aging, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, mental health, wellness and more.
Event Details 📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ET 📍 DAV National Headquarters 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018
What to Know Before You Go -This in person event is free to attend. -Registration is limited to the first 75 caregivers. -Please RSVP by November 9, 2026. -This event is intended for caregivers.
You spend so much time caring for others. Take some time to connect with resources, explore support options and invest in your own well-being.
National Commander John Donovan and leadership from DAV Washington Headquarters met with Sen. John Boozman to discuss how we can continue working together through the remaining 119th Congress and our priorities moving forward in the upcoming 120th Congress. ...
Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! On Nov. 10, 1775, before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Marine Corps was established in Philadelphia. For 251 years, Marines have answered the call to serve and defend our nation.
Today, DAV honors all Marines—past and present—and thanks them for their service and sacrifice. Semper Fi, Devil Dogs. ...
On Jan. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs opened enrollment for Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife). Veterans 80 or under with any level of service-connected disability (0%–100%) are eligible to apply at any time with no medical exams or health questions necessary for enrollment.
