Veterans who play sports and exercise regularly report higher self-esteem, lower depression and anxiety levels, and reduced stress. For those transitioning back to civilian life, physical activity is also a proven tool for reducing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Yet for veterans living with physical disabilities, the path to the gym or playing field often requires more than determination. It requires activity-specific prostheses and custom orthoses—equipment that can be prohibitively expensive.
The Veterans SPORT Act aims to expand VA benefits to include recreational prostheses. It’s time to give service-disabled veterans the tools they need to stay fit and active.
Check out the link below to read more about this DAV-backed legislation. #veterans #DAV #prosthetics
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Ten feet of distance saved Richard Adams’ life in Afghanistan. Multiple IED blasts changed everything. The injuries followed him home—but so did his fight.
With DAV by his side, Richard got the benefits he earned and began reclaiming his life. Read his story ➡️ dav.la/3RpvFhA.
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Air Force veteran Steve Visco is one of more than a million veterans exposed to burn pits during his time in service. Thanks to DAV’s advocacy on the PACT Act, Steve is now receiving benefits for his follicular lymphoma. Learn more about Steve’s story firsthand during DAV’s Spring Stakeholder Call. Join us THIS WEDNESDAY, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. EST by calling 888-652-0383 to tune in.
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The Major Richard Star Act would eliminate a “dollar-for-dollar” drawdown that requires combat-injured veterans to forfeit retirement pay when they start receiving disability compensation.
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