HELPING VETERANS GET THE BENEFITS THEY'VE EARNED
VETERAN SERVICES
DAV Department of Illinois connects veterans and their families with free assistance, transportation and resources to help them access the benefits and services they have earned.
BENEFITS & CLAIMS
FREE HELP WITH YOUR VA CLAIM
DAV provides free assistance to veterans, their families and survivors with VA benefits and claims. Trained DAV service officers can help you understand your benefits, prepare and file claims, and navigate the VA claims process.
WE CAN HELP WITH:
• Disability compensation claims
• Pension benefits
• Dependency and survivor benefits
• Appeals and decision reviews
• VA forms and supporting documentation
• Understanding the VA claims process
TRANSPORTATION
RIDES TO VA MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
DAV’s Transportation Network helps veterans get to VA medical appointments when transportation might otherwise be a barrier to receiving care.
DAV TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
DAV volunteer drivers help eligible veterans travel to and from VA medical appointments. Transportation is coordinated through participating VA medical facilities and DAV transportation programs.
WE CAN HELP WITH:
• Transportation to VA medical appointments
• Connecting veterans with DAV transportation resources
• Information about participating VA medical facilities
• Volunteer transportation opportunities
MEMBERSHIP
JOIN DAV. STRENGTHEN OUR MISSION.
DAV membership connects disabled veterans with a nationwide community dedicated to service, advocacy and supporting fellow veterans and their families.
MEMBERSHIP
DAV membership is open to eligible veterans who were wounded, injured, ill or disabled during military service. Membership provides a way to stay connected, support fellow veterans and strengthen DAV’s voice on issues affecting America’s disabled veterans.
WHY JOIN DAV?
• Lifetime membership in DAV
• Connect with fellow veterans
• Support DAV’s mission and programs
• Help strengthen DAV’s voice for disabled veterans
• Access DAV information, resources and member benefits
ADVOCACY
FIGHTING FOR AMERICA'S VETERANS
DAV advocates for legislation and policies that protect the rights and benefits of disabled veterans, their families and survivors at the national, state and local levels.
VETERANS ADVOCACY
DAV works to ensure that the voices of disabled veterans are heard by lawmakers and government leaders. Through legislative advocacy, DAV fights to preserve earned benefits and improve programs and services for veterans and their families.
DAV ADVOCATES FOR:
• Protecting veterans’ earned benefits
• Improving VA health care and services
• Strengthening disability compensation programs
• Supporting veterans’ families and survivors
• Ensuring veterans have a voice in government
RESOURCES
FIND THE HELP YOU NEED
DAV Department of Illinois connects veterans and their families with information, services and resources available through DAV, the VA and local organizations throughout Illinois.
VETERAN RESOURCES
Find information and resources to help veterans and their families access benefits, services and support. DAV Department of Illinois can help connect you with trusted resources at the local, state and national levels.
RESOURCES INCLUDE:
- VA benefits and claims information
- VA health care resources
- Transportation assistance
- Illinois veterans services
- Local DAV chapters
- Employment and education resources
- Housing and financial assistance
- Resources for families and survivors