FW: DAV: October 2013 Newsletter

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 06:40:22 -0500

From: jmburgess@dav.org
To: booperser@live.com
Subject: DAV: October 2013 Newsletter

Your update from Disabled American Veterans | Fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served

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DAV HOME ABOUT US DONATE   DAV Is Here for Veterans Government shutdown or not, DAV believes that veterans are a national priority. That's why we're still on the job. Whether in their offices or setting up canopies in public areas, Veterans across America will find our National Service Officers ready to assist them in filing claims for benefits. When they can't rely on the government to stay running, our veterans rely on supporters like you. Show our injured heroes you consider them a national priority too. Read more >> Read more >> Spotlight DAV Auxiliary Member Makes News When her veteran husband Roy died, Ana Dunn took up his calling to serve veterans. Now her 2,500 volunteer hours at Chattanooga's Outpatient VA clinic have been recognized by her local news. Join Ana in her support of our injured veterans as you make a gift of $25, $50, or $100 now! Help Support DAV You can make a difference in the lives of our nation's injured veterans! Claims Assistance Need help filing your VA claims? Turn to your local DAV office. Become a Member Join your fellow wounded veterans and become a member of DAV today. Volunteer Stand by our veterans and give the gift of your time. DAV Auxiliary Anyone can support the families of our heroes. Learn about DAVA today! Forward to a Friend Enjoyed this newsletter? Send it to a friend! Join Our Communities MORE NEWS FROM DAV More Caregivers Seek Aid A bill is working its way through Congress to extend benefits now given only to caregivers of post 9-11 veterans to caregivers of veterans of earlier wars. Equity is the goal, but cost is expected to be the issue in making the bill a law. Read more >> DAV: Process Claims Right the First Time DAV says lowering the disability claims backlog will take getting it right the first time: "The answer is to get it right the first time," says DAV's David Autry. Read more >> Harley-Davidson Hosts Benefits Counseling Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, NY,  hosted a DAV Mobile Service Office, which the motorcycle maker sponsors under its Harley's Heroes program. Veterans visiting the MSO were treated to counseling on VA benefits.   Read more >> Volunteers Invited Behind the Wheel Looking for a meaningful DAV volunteer opportunity, with fellowship a likely by-product? In New York state and other areas around America, drivers are needed to take veterans to medical appointments in DAV vans. Find out how you can help with the DAV Transportation Network. Read more >> Will You Be of Service Now? What do veterans, caregivers, volunteers and you all have in common? You all know what it means to give of yourselves for the benefit of others. As ill and injured veterans face the uncertainty of what a government shutdown brings, will you do so once again and make a gift of $25, $50, $100 or more now? Read more >>