Veterans’ appeals legislation moves forward in Congress
VA convened a workgroup in March consisting of DAV, other stakeholders and VA officials in order to seek common ground on a new framework for appeals. After months of inten...
Largest study of veteran suicide reveals more precise information
The Department of Veterans Affairs released analysis of the most comprehensive research of veteran suicide rates in the U.S., examining over 55 million Veteran records from...
What’s next for VA?: a medical professional’s summit
DAV Washington Headquarters Executive Director Garry Augustine, alongside representatives from other veterans service organizations, joined medical experts and leading acad...
Statement by Garry Augustine on U.S. Army Captain Humayun Khan and his family
Our veterans and their families, especially their survivors, deserve the utmost respect and deepest thanks from the American public. U.S. Army Captain Humayun Khan and his ...
DAV’s response to Donald Trump’s veterans health care speech
Statement of Garry J. Augustine, DAV Washington Executive Director We appreciate the passion and focus of Mr. Trump to improve the health and well-being of America’s...

“The Big 6” United Behind Veterans First Act
(Washington, D.C.)–The Veterans Service Organizations who are most often called before Congress for testimony on the state of Veterans Affairs, known in D.C. as ̶...
DAV’s response to Commission on Care
Statement of Garry J. Augustine, DAV Washington Executive Director On the Final Report and Recommendations of the Commission on Care The Commission on Care’s final r...
Joint VSO Letter to Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers on VA Health Care Discussion Draft Legislation
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair House Republican Conference 203 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers: On...
Battle over benefits puts legislation on hold
Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, postponed discussion of H.R. 5286—the VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health and Be...
Congress debates budget proposals
The Administration’s budget, submitted to Congress earlier this year, requested an overall funding level of $74.2 billion for veterans medical care for fiscal year (FY) 201...