DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promise to America’s veterans. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a nonprofit organization with more than 1 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at DAV.org.

Articles by DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

On the left, a bearded older veteran in a wheelchair wipes tears while reading a letter in a kitchen; on the right, a uniformed soldier sits pensively before a laptop.

Nearly $1 Million in Veterans' Benefits Stolen by the People Appointed to Guard It

Veterans with severe disabilities rely on VA-appointed fiduciaries to manage their benefits — people legally trusted to handle money these veterans cannot manage themselves. But documented cases show some of...

Nearly $1 Million in Veterans' Benefits Stolen by the People Appointed to Guard It

Veterans with severe disabilities rely on VA-appointed fiduciaries to manage their benefits — people legally trusted to handle money these veterans cannot manage themselves. But documented cases show some of...

Split image of a rehab session with a man in a wheelchair lifting weights and a doctor shaking hands with a service member in a clinic.

VA Doctor Shortages Put Veterans Care At Risk

VA already has authority to pay certain doctors more when needed to recruit and retain critical health care providers. Lawmakers say that power is not being used, even as staffing...

VA Doctor Shortages Put Veterans Care At Risk

VA already has authority to pay certain doctors more when needed to recruit and retain critical health care providers. Lawmakers say that power is not being used, even as staffing...

Split image showing an older man in a wheelchair holding a U.S. Army name patch on the left, and a smiling older man receiving a reassuring touch on the shoulder from a caregiver on the right.

Congress Has The Power To End The Caregiver Cliff For Veterans

Family caregivers help disabled veterans stay safe, stable, and home. But too many families still depend on temporary extensions and changing VA rules. A 2028 deadline is not permanent protection.

Congress Has The Power To End The Caregiver Cliff For Veterans

Family caregivers help disabled veterans stay safe, stable, and home. But too many families still depend on temporary extensions and changing VA rules. A 2028 deadline is not permanent protection.

Split image showing a man with a prosthetic leg seated on steps beside a veteran receiving support from a woman during a conversation.

Predatory Claims Companies Are Draining Veterans' Hard-Earned Benefits

Disabled veterans seeking earned benefits are being targeted by companies that charge steep fees for claims help they could receive for free from accredited representatives.

Predatory Claims Companies Are Draining Veterans' Hard-Earned Benefits

Disabled veterans seeking earned benefits are being targeted by companies that charge steep fees for claims help they could receive for free from accredited representatives.

Finding Purpose After the Infantry

Finding Purpose After the Infantry

Chris Peer's service-connected disability was not the only challenge he was facing after seven years of military service.

Finding Purpose After the Infantry

Chris Peer's service-connected disability was not the only challenge he was facing after seven years of military service.

Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans Share Reflections 80 Years Later

Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans Share Reflections 80 Years Later

James Blane remembers being told that landing at Iwo Jima was going to be a quick and simple mission

Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans Share Reflections 80 Years Later

James Blane remembers being told that landing at Iwo Jima was going to be a quick and simple mission