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WHO WE ARE
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a non-profit association of nearly 1.2 million veterans who suffered some degree of disability while serving in the armed forces in time of war or armed conflict. The organization was founded in 1920 and chartered by Congress on June 17, 1932. DAV is totally funded by dues and contributions, and receives no federal funding!
With headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, and
Washington, DC, the DAV focuses strictly on serving veterans and their
families. A non-political organization, DAV has no political action committees (PAC's) and endorses no political candidates.
More than 98% of the DAV's professional
and management staff are veterans disabled during or after the Vietnam
War, so we'll be around as long as you and other veterans need our free
service.
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OUR MISSION
Made up exclusively of men and women disabled
in our nation's defense, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is dedicated
to one, single purpose:
Building better lives for all
of our nation's disabled veterans and their families.
This mission is carried forward by:
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Providing free, professional assistance to
veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through
military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
and other agencies of government;
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Providing outreach concerning its program
services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans and
their families specifically;
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Representing the interests of disabled veterans,
their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress,
the White House, and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local government;
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Extending the DAV's mission of hope into the
communities where these veterans and their families live through a network
of state level departments and local chapters; and,
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Providing a structure through which disabled
veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through
a variety of volunteer programs.
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MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
From the DAV National Constitution and Bylaws and Regulations, Amended by the Las Vegas, Nevada, National Convention, August 16-21,
1997.
ARTICLE 11 - MEMBERSHIP (From
the DAV National Bylaws)
Section 11.2: Membership Eligibility
Para. 1: (a) Any man or woman, wounded
in the line of duty during time of war as substantiated by official medical
records of the armed forces, by notation on discharge certificate or Adjutant
General's official record, or by United States Department of Veterans Affairs
records, while in the service of either the military or naval forces of
the United States of America, and who has not been dishonorably discharged
or separated from such service, or who may still be in active service in
the armed forces of the United States of America is eligible. Others, who
were disabled while serving with any of the armed forces of any nations
associated with the United States as allies during any of its war periods,
who are American citizens and who are honorably discharged, are also eligible
for membership. Those who are eligible also include but are not limited
to the following:
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All persons who were prisoners of war.
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All persons awarded the Purple Heart.
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All persons with a disability discharge from
military service.
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All persons who are receiving or ever did
receive compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
for a disability incurred during time of war.
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All persons with a wartime service-connected
disability of ANY degree (including those with a rating of less than 10
percent) officially so rated by the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs.
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All persons awarded vocational training because
of injury or disability.
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All persons retired from military service
for disability incurred during time of war.
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All persons drawing the statutory award for
arrested or cured tuberculosis of wartime service origin.
Section 11.3: Eligibility: Definition
of "Time of War"
Para. 1: "During time of war" ...
shall include the following periods of service:
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World War I: April 6, 1917 to July
2, 1921
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World War II and Korea: September 16,
1940 to January 31, 1955
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Vietnam and other engagements: January
31, 1955 to October 14, 1976
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Iranian Crisis, Lebanon Crisis, Invasion
of Granada, Invasion of Panama and other engagements: November 4, 1979
to January 31, 1990
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Persian Gulf, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia or
other Crises: August 2, 1990 until terminated by Presidential Proclamation
or Congressional resolution
Para. 2: The requirement "during time
of war" is also met if it is determined that the applicant's wound, injury
or disability, was incurred at any time:
- As a direct result of armed conflict; or,
- While engaged in extra-hazardous service under conditions simulating war; or,
- While the United States was engaged in any war.
A disability incurred or aggravated during service between September 16,
1940, and December 7, 1941, is included in the term "under conditions simulating war."
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APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP
If you meet the Membership
Eligibility criteria, and would like to apply for membership in Disabled American Veterans, please read the following instructions.
If you are already a member of DAV, and would like to transfer your membership to Chapter #16, go to Transferring Your Membership.
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Print a copy of the application form by going
to Membership Application.
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Include a copy of the appropriate
documentation, such as:
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Discharge Certificate (DD-214 or equivalent);
or,
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Official medical records; or,
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Adjutant General's official record; or,
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Department of Veterans Affairs Disability
Claim Number
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Complete ALL information requested on the
application.
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Include the appropriate Membership
Dues amount (check, money order or credit card. Do not send cash).
Mail your completed application to the address shown on the Application form. The application requires YOUR SIGNATURE.
Therefore, please use only regular mail to submit your application. DO
NOT send your application by E-Mail.
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MEMBERSHIP DUES
AGE |
ANNUAL |
LIFE MEMBER |
All Ages |
$20.00 |
N/A |
Age 40 and under |
$20.00 |
$150.00 |
Age 41 - 60 |
$20.00 |
$125.00 |
Age 61 - 70 |
$20.00 |
$100.00 |
Age 71 and over |
$20.00 |
$75.00 |
All dues include a subscription to DAV
Magazine, The Official Voice of the Disabled American Veterans and DAV Auxiliary.
Annual Membership runs from July
1st to the following June 30th. Unless you choose Life Membership, annual
dues must be paid each year.
Life Membership, once established,
is permanent, and may be paid over a period of three years, following
a minimum down payment of $20.00.
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TRANSFERRING TO LONGMONT CHAPTER # 16
If you are already a member of DAV, and would like to transfer your membership to Chapter #16 from another
Chapter, please follow these instructions:
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Print a copy of the Transfer Form.
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Complete ALL information requested.
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Sign the form, and return it to the following
address (NOTE: This form requires your SIGNATURE, and must
be sent by regular mail. Please DO NOT E-Mail the form):
Disabled American Veterans
Longmont Chapter #16
P.O. Box 1664
Longmont, CO 80502-1664
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