Posted on Dec 17, 2024 By Daniel Contreras | National Commander
After months of bipartisan negotiations, DAV is pleased to see Congress pass the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. As its name suggests, this comprehensive and transformative legislation will improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers on several fronts, including Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits, streamlining the disability claims process, expanding access to job training and employment opportunities, address veteran homelessness and strengthen mental health services, easing burdens for aging and disabled veterans to receive at-home care and much more.
We applaud the leadership of House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, Ranking Member Mark Takano, Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester, and Ranking Member Jerry Moran, who worked tirelessly together to get this bill through the legislative process.
This expansive package is an excellent example of how our elected leaders can positively impact the lives of veterans when they come together. We look forward to the President signing this bill, which will bring much needed relief to America’s veterans and their caregivers.
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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.
Sometimes, the difference between a veteran receiving the benefits they’ve earned and going without them starts with someone who takes the time to listen.
When a morning walk brought Marty Patterson into contact with Vietnam veteran Stephen Jameson, it set in motion a chain of events that would change Jameson’s life—and bring his family much-needed peace of mind.
DAV benefits advocate Kirk Patterson discovered that Jameson’s record didn’t reflect the full extent of his combat wounds and toxic exposure. He helped file new claims, ultimately securing benefits that eased the burden on Jameson’s daughter and caregiver, Erin.
It’s a powerful reminder of why DAV’s work matters. Every veteran deserves the benefits they’ve earned, and no veteran or family should have to navigate the process alone.
Who are you walking, running, rolling or riding for? For many DAV 5K participants, this event is about more than completing a course. It’s an opportunity to honor a veteran who made a difference in their life.
If you’re participating in honor of someone special, tell us about them in the comments. ❤️
And if you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us in Cincinnati on Nov. 7 or participate virtually from anywhere in the world Nov. 7–11.
One flag is a symbol. Hundreds of flags together create something unforgettable.
This Veterans Day, communities across the country will transform schools, parks, businesses and public spaces into powerful tributes to the men and women who served our nation.
Be part of something meaningful. Whether you choose to host, donate or both, you’re helping honor veterans in a way your community will never forget.
On the final day, returning Patriot Boot Camp alumni explored practical applications for AI and technology, strengthened their Deal Room pitches and put their progress to the test in a pitch competition.
Throughout this special event, veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs revisited the challenges of growing a business, learned from experienced mentors and built on the relationships formed through previous Patriot Boot Camp cohorts.
That's the value of an entrepreneurial community: the opportunity to keep learning, share experiences and access support long after the first cohort ends.
DAVPatriot Boot Camp helps veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action. This week was a reminder that the journey doesn't stop when a cohort ends. Sometimes, that's where the next chapter begins.
Thank you to the mentors, presenters and alumni who made this accelerator possible. Here's to what comes next! ...
After months of bipartisan negotiations, DAV is pleased to see Congress pass the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. As its name suggests, this comprehensive and transformative legislation will improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers on several fronts, including Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits, streamlining the disability claims process, expanding access to job training and employment opportunities, address veteran homelessness and strengthen mental health services, easing burdens for aging and disabled veterans to receive at-home care and much more.
