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Straight from the top
…and transparent. We’re doing regular engagement with our veterans organizations across the country, with a special focus on certain groups such as minority veterans, women veterans, homeless veterans and many…
Joint VSO Letter to Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers on VA Health Care Discussion Draft Legislation
…veteran-specific needs. Furthermore, they found that 87 percent of veterans who receive VA care would recommend it to their fellow veterans. In April, DAV asked its members and supporters who…
Leading Veterans Groups Respond to VA Budget for Fiscal Years 2018-19
Veterans Service Organizations concerned funding will fall short to meet veteran health care demands WASHINGTON, DC—Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) and Veterans of Foreign Wars…
What can we do to prevent veteran suicide?
…wider group of veterans. Outreach to all veterans is a critical component of what we do, and an important part of helping to prevent suicide. The Departments of Veterans Affairs…
Paving the way in the Big Easy
…of ill and injured veterans in this nation—it’s no longer just wives and mothers. And I am proud to stand up for all caregivers and fight for what our veterans…
Independent Budget details FY 2018 VA funding recommendations
WASHINGTON, DC—DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have released The Independent Budget (IB) FY 2018 recommendations for the Department…
Twenty Too Many
…youngest veterans, as the 18- to 29-year-old veterans have very high rates of suicide,” said Thompson. “At the same time, we also need to remember our older veterans, because we…
Leading veterans groups commend President’s VA budget submission, highlighting critical boosts for health care, construction and IT funding
…Department of Veterans Affairs. For more than 30 years, the three Independent Budget co-authors — DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans), and the VFW (Veterans of…
Scam alert: Veterans’ disability benefits targeted through fraud schemes
…medical condition. Scammers use this deceptive practice to lure veterans. Demands that veterans sign contracts with membership fees, provide banking information and share account passwords. Claim sharks typically have veterans…
Medical Marijuana’s Uses and Benefits for Veterans
Marijuana in Veterans’ Medical Treatment Medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for veterans Like many veterans, the rigors of military service took a toll on Air Force veteran and…
Looking for VA Benefits claim assistance?
Contact your local DAV office. They will help you file a claim and stick with you all through the process, because no veteran should have to go at it alone.