Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

One of the most confusing aspects of filing for service-connected disability compensation is figuring out how the @DeptVetAffairs establishes a rating. Check out DAV's VA Compensation Calculator to understand how the VA calculates disability ratings 👉 dav.la/40ftRZw.

Registration is now open for the DAV 5K event and is free for veterans. Please visit DAV5K.org to learn more. dav.org/learn-more/new…

President Truman took a significant step toward improving race relations in the United States on July 26, 1948, when he signed Executive Order 9981. This order called for the desegregation of the U.S. armed forces. #military #DAV #veterans

The @DeptVetAffairs recently announced the expansion of the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM)—the nation’s largest digital platform dedicated to the memory of veterans and service members—to allow veterans to tell their own service stories. Read more 👉dav.la/4mW1jP6.

DAV supports H.R. 1663, the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to cosponsor and support this important legislation now: dav.la/hr1663. #DAV #veterans #military #DAVCAN

Guided by ketamine - A former Green Beret finds unexpected healing from at-home psychedelic treatment ➡️ dav.la/4l14jaR. #veterans #ketamine #ketaminetherapy #psychedelics dav.org/learn-more/new…

Next month, DAV’s national convention heads to the largest city in Nevada and one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, Las Vegas. Learn more and secure your spot at the link below! #DAVLasVegas25 #DAV #veterans dav.org/learn-more/new…

Happening now! DAV Patriot Boot Camp Caffeine Connect: Build a Business Plan to Fuel Your Success. Tune in live! youtube.com/live/40o4-h2t2…

Retired Air Force Col. Steve Visco was confused and downcast when his VA claim for lymphoma was granted at 0%. Then he contacted a DAV national service officer. #veterans #benefits #PACTAct #DAV dav.org/learn-more/new…

Join the #DAVPatriotBootCamp community this afternoon at 2 p.m. (Eastern), for #CaffeineConnect with Jeff Bevis, serial business builder and Principal at Renaissance Growth Advisory. RSVP: dav.la/3TVdhv9.

DAV supports S. 784/H.R. 1733, the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to cosponsor and support this important legislation now: dav.la/3SivAJL. #DAV #veterans #military #DAVCAN

Combat-wounded veteran reflects on how war changed her life: “I couldn't serve in uniform anymore, but I knew I wanted to continue to serve in another way.” brnw.ch/21wUn8X

🎙️ New #DAVPodcast episode! Her Service - the Civil War This episode digs into the lives of two extraordinary female Civil War figures: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker and Sarah Emma Edmonds. Check it out here: dav.la/4eXNlJ8.

DAV strongly opposes H.R. 3132, the CHOICE for Veterans Act. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to vote NO on this legislation now: dav.la/hr3132. #DAV #veterans #military #DAVCAN

The @DeptVetAffairs recently announced a proposed extension to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers for certain veterans through Sept. 30, 2028. Watch the video to learn more! #veterans #military #caregivers #caregiving #DAV

As the overall homelessness rate in the U.S. has surged over several years, veteran homelessness has reached its lowest point since tracking began in 2009. Read more: dav.la/4kOE6wI. dav.org/learn-more/new…

We challenge you to find a friend or family member to be your racing partner and sign up for the 2025 DAV 5K, presented by @USAA. Register for the in-person race on Nov. 8 or the virtual race (Nov. 8-11), at dav5k.org.

“It’s given me the courage to advance further than I ever thought I’d go.” Adaptive sports drive advancements in the lives of severely disabled veterans. dav.org/learn-more/new…

Under current law, not all retired service members with a service-connected disability receive their full retirement pay and disability benefits. The Major Richard Star Act would fix this. Learn more about this important legislation and DAV's efforts ➡️ dav.la/4nxgApT.

Don’t miss your chance to watch DAV Patriots Pitch, sponsored by @tmobile, in person this summer during the 2025 DAV & Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas! Register for the convention and find out what other exciting events you’ll experience at dav.la/Vegas25.

DAV was honored to speak on a caregiving panel during @MVJNetwork's 2025 conference in Chicago earlier this month. The event aims to educate and connect military veterans working in journalism across the country. Learn more about DAV Caregivers Support ➡️ davcaregivers.org