There has been promising evidence in clinical trials indicates that MDMA could help treat PTSD in veterans. Check out the full podcast at dav.la/4m7dvg1 and learn more at www.dav.org/mindscapes.
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DAV supports H.R. 1004/S. 410, the Love Lives On Act. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to cosponsor and support this important legislation now: dav.la/4hBehxQ.
The Love Lives On Act would eliminate the remarriage age requirement for survivors in receipt of Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
The payment of VA DIC benefits was intended to provide the surviving spouse, of a veteran who died of a service related injury or illness, with the means to maintain some degree of economic stability for themselves and their families. For decades, surviving spouses were not able to maintain their DIC benefits if they remarried prior to the age of 57. Then in 2021, the remarriage age was lowered to 55.
Removing the remarriage age for surviving spouses has been a long-standing issue for DAV. Surviving spouses who are currently in receipt of DIC benefits should not have to worry about losing their benefits if they remarry before age 55. Please use the prepared e-mail to contact your elected officials and urge them to co-sponsor and support the Love Lives On Act.
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🎮 Calling all gamers and streamers in DAV’s ranks! If you are already gaming and streaming in communities online, why not make it count for something bigger? Stream on DAV’s Twitch channel and help connect veterans to our programs and services while doing what you love.
✅ Earn volunteer hours through DAV
✅ Spotlight your local chapter’s work
✅ Support a mission that matters
Whether you’re a casual gamer seeking community or looking to grow your online voice and presence, we want you on the DAV Stream Team.
If you’re ready to game with purpose, visit dav.la/gaming to learn more and contact our stream team.
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Heroes Giving Week starts TODAY! 🎉
Today and every day, we thank those who served and sacrificed for our country. This is your special chance to help make an incredible impact for veterans. During Heroes Giving Week, you have five days to raise critical funds to support of DAV’s no-cost programs and services for veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors.
Join others from across the country and donate now. Together, we can make this an incredible week for our nation's veterans.
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On Sept. 20, 2011, the Department of Defense announced the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which prohibited military personnel from discriminating against or harassing non-heterosexual service members who did not reveal their sexual orientation while barring openly LGBTQ+ individuals from military service.
