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The future of toxic exposure

…benefits they deserve. However, in the search for a way to pass legislation for presumption of exposure to toxins from burn pits, as Congress was able to do for Vietnam…

News | Mar 9, 2021

Merrill’s Marauders Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

…of the war’s lesser-known heroes are set to receive the nation’s highest token of gratitude: a Congressional Gold Medal. Then-President Donald Trump signed legislation in October bestowing the honor on…

News | May 4, 2021

Caring for Survivors Act

Proposed legislation would expand survivors benefits At the beginning of the 117th Congress, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester and Sen. John Boozman introduced the Caring for Survivors Act…

News | Jul 15, 2021

Start your PACT Act outreach

…the public’s attention, fought for this legislation and will continue to be there to help veterans exposed to toxic exposures receive justice for their sacrifices. Stay on top of news…

News | Aug 24, 2022

Get Involved

…fights for legislation that protects the rights and benefits of all veterans, including America’s more than 4.7 million disabled veterans. Join us and help advocate for key legislation that will…

Recent Laws for Veterans

…back to mustard gas in World War I, nuclear testing, Agent Orange and other exposures, DAV has long advanced legislation like the PACT Act, which the president signed into law…

News | Nov 9, 2022

Record budget includes new VA benefits for veterans

…Action Network to stay on top of issues and take action on vital legislation.” Find updates to other major veteran legislation by joining DAV CAN (Commander’s Action Network) at DAVCAN.org….

News | Feb 6, 2023

DAV supports plan to get more veterans enrolled in VA dental care

…Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. The legislation has garnered the support of 11 other senators. “The evidence is very clear that a person’s oral health is directly linked to a…

News | Nov 7, 2023

California Veterans Taking the Reigns

…the legislative director for the DAV Department of California, regularly talks to lawmakers at all levels of government to push for legislation that benefits ill and injured veterans and their…

News | Dec 7, 2023

3 ways Congress should upgrade VA survivor benefits

…he added. “This particularly affects survivors who depend on that compensation as a primary source of income.” To address this inequity, DAV has championed DIC legislation H.R. 1083, the Caring…

News | Feb 22, 2024

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