What is your personal experience with DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a nonprofit? Is it providing services adequately across the country?

2025-03-05T15:59:21-05:00

Share your thoughts in a professional manner.

What is your personal experience with DAV?

Is it providing all of these services adequately across the country?

DAV Services:

DAV assists over a million veterans annually through their services, including helping them navigate the complex VA claims process to access earned benefits.

DAV actively lobbies on behalf of veterans in Congress to improve legislation related to benefits and healthcare access.

They provide local support networks and transportation services to help veterans access VA medical appointments.

DAV is recognized for its strong commitment to veterans and has a high rating from charity evaluators.

Thank you,

COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
CEO,
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Mar 5 at 2025 5:25 PM

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I received a letter from them today. I always like reading about the good work they do.

Response by SSG Benton Miller made Mar 5 at 2025 5:51 PM

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The DAV helped me fill out my initial claim when I was getting out

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Mar 5 at 2025 6:09 PM

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A couple of the members of our VFW Post are also members of the DAV and I've seen the work they do, supplementing our County VSO's. Seem like a fine organization to me.

Response by SPC Joseph Kopac made Mar 5 at 2025 6:25 PM

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Life member. They helped with my Agent Orange claims. Have a 8 AM appointment with VES tommorow. Veteran Evaluation Services. They set this up for me. Had a few cancer surgeries recently. I wish someone would have told me about the travel pay though. I lost claims from August to December. They only go back 30 days. I received 9 travel checks in the mail yesterday. The VA lost my banking info but now it's ok. VA disability compensation and travel pay are separate when it comes to banking info.

Response by SGT Aaron Atwood made Mar 5 at 2025 8:56 PM

2025-03-05T20:56:52-05:00

I don't care much for their thrift store, but I'm sure experience varies from location to location. I think they're a good organization with a good intent behind their existence.

Response by SGT Ruben Lozada made Mar 5 at 2025 9:05 PM

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Good evening COL Mikel J. Burroughs. Excellent post. Thank you for sharing this. DAV is an excellent organization. I've been donating to them since 2023. They also assist with V.A. claims as well.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Mar 6 at 2025 7:07 AM

2025-03-06T07:07:48-05:00

Not much to share except I filed a claim with the va the DAV helped me file got rejected for my claim because nobody from the DAV ever showed up to fight for me,FYI lifetime member only have received three magazines in five years I pretty much have given up on the DAV. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Response by Sgt Jim Belanus made Mar 6 at 2025 2:05 PM

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At 73 I just got on the sys. So far i am pleased with the service. I've been using a rural clinic as the hosp. is 180 miles from me. So far I have no complaints and seem to be treated as family.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2025 2:35 PM

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COL Mikel J. Burroughs I am a life member of the VFW and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). I have had VSOs from both organizations help me with my VA claims. I donate money to both of these organizations along with DAV. I know that the DAV provides great assistance to veterans, so I also support them with donations.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Mar 7 at 2025 6:44 AM

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I’d be more than happy to share my thoughts, I filed a claim the DAV helped me with the application however no one ever showed up to support my claim from the DAV signed all the paperwork over the internet the DAV sent it to the va, it was denied, FYI I have a heart disease because of agent orange it can’t be fixed. So anyway I just gave up.

Response by SMSgt Keith Stephens made Mar 10 at 2025 8:41 AM

2025-03-10T08:41:35-04:00

Proud life member of DAV, DAV helped me probably more than I will ever know. If you want a solid organization to belong to DAV is my choice and might be right for you as well. Check it out, you never know.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Mar 11 at 2025 8:25 PM

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I haven't used the services. I am a supporter.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2025 7:23 AM

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I'm a DAV member and supporter.

Response by PO2 Michael Beaumont made Mar 12 at 2025 8:39 PM

2025-03-12T20:39:57-04:00

I would recommend them in a heart beat, they were extremely helpful with my claim for Kidney cancer.
Naval air crash crew, exposed to PFOA, PFOS, the cause of many different types of cancer.
My local Seattle DAV, helped with paperwork proofing claim forms, offering new approaches when the rejection letters arrived. They were very responsive to phone calls and emails.
With the help and encouragement, the loss of both kidneys, we did finally receive my 100% rating.
I joined as a member, in my opinion they deserve all the support possible.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Mar 17 at 2025 4:14 PM

2025-03-17T16:14:41-04:00

I have not had any personal experience with DAV even though there are a few chapters close to my location. I never really considered them as I'm not designated as "disabled". Maybe that was short sighted on my part. I should look into them more as there may be benefits/assistance they can provide I'm not currently receiving.

Thanks for all you do COL Mikel J. Burroughs in trying to get information out so Veterans can be as informed as possible.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Mar 20 at 2025 6:56 AM

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NO NOT IN FLORIDA

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Mar 22 at 2025 6:51 AM

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I support the DAV and am a lifetime member however I never get a magazine from them tried to ask for help that didn’t go anywhere but I sure there are a lot of people that need help more than me, so I just stopped asking and go it alone, it does seem to work.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Mar 25 at 2025 9:12 AM

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Funny how my post on this subject gets deleted.

Response by Cristina Johnson made Apr 2 at 2025 2:17 AM

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I’m really impressed with the work DAV does for veterans. They’re dedicated and fight hard for better benefits. Their information is extensive—they’re a great source for vets who need support.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Apr 8 at 2025 6:56 AM

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They ok I guess

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Apr 10 at 2025 3:25 PM

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Not to good called ask for help was told we don’t do trivial things then I told the lady i am having a problem getting into the dentist at the VA told the lady I’m 100% combat veteran she then hung up on me. I’ll never ask the DAV for help again.

Response by PO1 Richard Cormier made May 5 at 2025 6:06 PM

2025-05-05T18:06:16-04:00

DAV supported me as a VSO with the VA. After joining, found it to be like NRA (constantly asking for money).
They do good work for our veterans, I just don't have the funding for constant requests.

Response by SPC William Richardson made May 18 at 2025 2:53 PM

2025-05-18T14:53:07-04:00

I have no personal experience with DAV.

Response by SPC Daniel Rankin made May 19 at 2025 9:27 PM

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As a disabled veteran the DAV was able to help me get my 100 percent ratings in the va and not just for the medical use but also for the financial also. I would recommend them to anyone for help.

Response by AN Ron Wright made May 20 at 2025 12:07 PM

2025-05-20T12:07:50-04:00

Had OR state meeting last weekend of which I attended. They (we) do great work
Unfortunately everything resolves around Portland and us in the rural areas still don’t count as much