
DAV calls on Congress, President Trump to support VA Secretary
By DAV National Commander Delphine Metcalf-Foster DAV strongly supported the unanimous confirmation of Dr. David Shulkin as Secretary of Veterans Affairs in February 2017, ...
Leading veterans groups commend President’s VA budget submission, highlighting critical boosts for health care, construction and IT funding
WASHINGTON — The nation’s top three veterans service organization have released their latest edition of The Independent Budget to coincide with the Administration’s fiscal ...
DAV recognizes outstanding veterans’ advocates in Washington
WHAT: DAV (Disabled American Veterans) today announced the names of nine dedicated veterans’ advocates being honored for their outstanding efforts and achievements on behal...
DAV testifies on improving and expanding caregiver supports
Unsung heroes return to Washington, echo call for equity in services for all severely disabled veterans What: DAV (Disabled American Veterans) continues to advocate for exp...
DAV Statement in response to White House opposition to caregiver eligibility expansion
We were disappointed to read that the Administration is not supportive of expanding VA’s Comprehensive Program of Assistance for Family Caregivers, which has made it possib...
Herbicide exposure criteria could expand to all military installations in Thailand
Under current law, veterans stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War must prove they were exposed to herbicides if they decide to file a claim with the Department of Ve...
New legislation could reduce ‘10-year’ rule for dependent compensation
In an effort to revamp the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Senator Jon Tester introduced th...
2018: The path forward
While 2017 was probably one of the most significant years in terms of legislation to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, 2018 may be even more critical as a number o...
Veterans organizations, congressional partners push for expanded caregiver benefits in Washington
On Dec. 6, DAV alongside the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Paid Leave in the U.S. delivered a Change.org petition to members ...
Veterans Service Organizations Urge Swift Passage of S. 2193
December 7, 2017 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate S-230, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader Unit...