1988 – Court of Veterans Appeals established

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Posted on Sep 18, 2019

Congress creates the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, which has exclusive jurisdiction to provide independent oversight and review of final decisions of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

The newly established court is for veterans seeking to reverse a VA benefits decision. Recognizing its value, DAV continues to provide DAV national appeals officers and pro bono legal representation.

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81 years ago today, the Allied force assault of Normandy, France, changed the direction of World War II, but came at a heavy price. Last year, in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, DAV caught up with two D-Day veterans who shared their experiences landing on the beaches of Normandy. Read their stories here: dav.la/3ss. ... Read MoreSee Less

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DAV members take The Independent Budget to Capitol Hill to educate Congress and advocate for full funding of VA care. Shortly after the in-person event on Capitol Hill, DAV members reinforced the importance of this year’s Independent Budget during their member meetings at the 2025 DAV Mid-Winter Conference in Washington, D.C.

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Independent Budget seeks to address VA funding shortfalls

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Over 265,000 women served during the Vietnam War, with roughly 10,000 serving in country.

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These Vietnam nurses dedicated their lives to championing veterans

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Save the date! This year's DAV 5K, presented by USAA will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Join more than a thousand veterans and supporters along the banks of the Ohio River as we walk, roll, run, or ride 5K for America's heroes. If you're not able to make it to Cincinnati, don't worry! You can join the fun by signing up for the Virtual DAV 5K and take part from anywhere in the world on Veterans Day weekend! Registration opens in July. Learn more and register after registration opens at dav5k.org. #DAV5K #DAV #Veterans ... Read MoreSee Less

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