What Does DAV Stand For?
DAV is an acronym for Disabled American Veterans, those veterans injured while in the line of service of the American military. Organizations, including the Veteran's Affairs, VA, have programs and services to help disabled veterans.
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Significance
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Disabled veterans can access programs through their local VA office and join a not-for-profit group called Disabled American Veterans, DAV. The DAV is a nationally known program that provides social and financial benefits for its members. The VA has hospitals and clinics veterans can use. The VA also provides grants to help disabled veterans renovate their homes to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
Considerations
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The DAV organization asks for a one-time membership fee whose rates vary by age of the applicant. As of October 2010, retired military members more than 80-years-old receive free memberships, while persons between 40 and 79 pay between $250 and $140, as of 2010. Any veteran with an honorable discharge can join. The VA has sliding scales to determine financial and medical benefits for all veterans, including those that are disabled.
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Benefits
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The DAV provides many services to its members, from travel discounts to reduced costs for legal representation. Members can get reduced costs for cars, homes and even movers. The organization has chapters in cities and towns throughout the U.S. and members can attend meetings and socialize with other veterans. All veterans can receive low interest mortgage loans from the VA for homes. Disabled veterans can qualify for disability retirement benefits if their injuries prevent them from returning to active service or work in the private or public sector.
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