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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

@DAVHQ

DAV is a nonprofit with nearly 1 million members that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. #KeepThePromise

United States

dav.org

Born September 25, 1920

Joined February 2009

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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jan 15, 2025
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.
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Does a job title tell your whole professional story? Of course not! Join DAV Employment Director Jeremy Yost for a conversation about how military cross-training benefits the modern civilian workplace. Watch here: dav.la/4tXjwz7.
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With the price of gas surging nationwide, many people are feeling the pinch at the gas pump. For caregivers who may have reduced work hours or left the workforce to care for a loved one, the price at the pump can be difficult to absorb while balancing the household budget on a
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 17
Marine veteran Jake Pope shares that all of DAV’s programs and services are free for veterans, regardless of their membership status. What is your favorite thing about DAV?
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
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Jun 17
Supportive workplaces don’t lower standards—they remove unnecessary barriers for qualified candidates. 🧠 This PTSD Awareness Month, join us in destigmatizing invisible disabilities and promoting an environment for success. Here are THREE EASY WAYS to support the mental
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 17
Join DAV Patriot Boot Camp tomorrow, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. ET, for a free, live webinar designed to help founders rethink their sales strategy. This session will be led by collaborative leader and visionary strategist, Katherine Pratt. She is an innovative champion within the
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 17
The @DeptVetAffairs released its National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report in February 2026, analyzing data through 2023. Total veteran suicides fell slightly in 2022 to 2023, averaging 17.5 deaths per day. Read more: dav.la/4o6YVWX.
Veteran suicide report released
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 16
The @DeptVetAffairs is expanding access to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized virtual reality (VR) therapy designed to treat chronic pain.
Virtual reality pain treatment expands for veterans
From dav.org
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 16
Stream Starting at 3 p.m. (Eastern) - Check out DAV's Weekly Gaming Stream ➡️ twitch.tv/davhq. This week we're playing Fortnite. 🎮 Head over to our Twitch channel to join the conversation and chat about DAV's free programs and services. #veterans #Fortnite #gaming
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 16
Save the date! This year's DAV 5K, presented by @USAA, will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Join more than a thousand veterans and supporters along the banks of the Ohio River as we walk, roll, run, or ride 5K for America's heroes. If you're not able to make it to
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 16
Congratulations to these three new DAV Patriot Boot Camp alumni and the winners of their cohort’s DAV Patriots Pitch contest! Each entrepreneur polished their pitching skills and competed for $10,000 in cash prizes. 🥇1st Place/Winners – Justin Houts and Kieran Richards,
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
@DAVHQ
Jun 16
DAV opposes the H.R. 9237/S.4744, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to oppose any cuts to veterans benefits now ➡️ dav.la/4vg9A4l.
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
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Jun 15
Jumpstart your job search with DAV and @RecruitMilitary. Our job fairs are perfect for all job seekers from the military community at any stage of your career. Whether in person or online, hundreds of employers from a wide variety of industries are ready to connect with
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