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Women Veterans Study
…forever changed by service. Advocate DAV fights for legislation that protects the rights and benefits of all veterans, including America’s more than 4.7 million disabled veterans. Help advocate for key…
Honors restored to WASPs
President signs legislation opening Arlington to women vets’ remains More than 1,000 WASPs—Women Airforce Service Pilots—provided essential military air support during World War II. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force)…
Presidential Candidates Q&A
…2014, Congress passed and the President signed legislation (P.L.113-146) that created a new, temporary choice program to provide veterans another way to utilize community care when VA was not accessible….
Still work to be done during “lame duck” session of Congress
…veterans legislation on the table. DAV is urging Congress to take action before the new administration takes office on these priorities for ill and injured veterans. “We understand that during…
Combat veterans to recoup wrongly-taxed severance from DoD
…year following notification from the Department of Defense to file an IRS claim for a credit. Senators John Boozman and Mark Warner introduced bi-partisan legislation to the Senate in March…
A fresh start to a new year
…Congress on critical legislation required to ensure we keep the promise to America’s veterans. We’ve already met and will remain engaged with Trump’s transition team and policy people, as well…
In vitro fertilization treatment available to eligible veterans, spouses; expanded access sought in Congress
…from VA, contact your local National Service Office. Find yours at https://www.dav.org/veterans/find-your-local-office/. For more information regarding important legislation impacting veterans sign up for DAV CAN (Commander’s Action Network) at https://www.dav.org/learn-more/legislation….
Draft bill would require VA to change veteran debt collection policies
…Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017—H.R. 3705—aims to alleviate that burden. The legislation would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to utilize certified mail and plain language in certain debt…
Legislative Update
…Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care reform proposals are being considered by Congress and legislation to address the future of VA’s community care—Choice—program and a bill to conduct a…
RAMPing up the appeals process
Last August, DAV heralded the signing of appeals modernization legislation into law. This long-awaited legislative reform addresses the long delays veterans often face within the current VA disability appeals system,…
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