Impact Stories

Your Gifts at Work

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Disabled American Veterans. Learn more about how their gifts have made an impact.

How To Take Control of Your Legacy

You’ve heard how important it is to have a last will and testament—maybe you already have one. But think for a moment about why.

Joe Cannon

Retired veteran Joe Cannon of Joppa, Alabama, remains committed to service. Cannon maintains that he owes our country a debt of gratitude..

DAV Passes $2 Million in Distributed COVID-19 Unemployment Relief

As measures to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus unfolded across the country in spring of 2020, DAV established a COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Fund to provide financial aid to service-connected disabled veterans who have lost employment or small-business income in the wake of the outbreak.

Bobby Barrera

The date he was injured—and the date he truly began living.

A Chance Encounter

Past national commander reunites after 50 years with Army medic who helped save his life.

DAV Pursues Critical Policy Goals for the 117th Congress

A number of DAV’s key legislative priorities were enacted in the 116th Congress. Now, DAV has turned its legislative focus to achieving the organization’s critical policy goals for the 117th Congress.

Protecting Earned Benefits

Navy veteran turns to DAV after VA proposes reduction of disability compensation.