DAV
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | Disabled American Veterans |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
DAV stands for Disabled American Veterans, a nonprofit abbreviation also used in the military.
Nonprofit that helps disabled veterans and their families obtain VA benefits through free claims assistance from trained service officers, and runs programs such as volunteer transportation to medical appointments.
Example: A DAV service officer helped him file his disability claim at no charge.
Usage notes
Founded in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932, it is based near Cincinnati, in Erlanger, Kentucky. Its national service officers, themselves disabled veterans, represent hundreds of thousands of claimants each year. Its legislative priorities focus on VA health care and compensation.
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