Disabled American Veterans Tacoma Chapter No. 1
1110 North Stevens, Tacoma, WA 98406 www.DAVTacoma.org | Email@DAVTacoma.org | 253-752-2970
1110 North Stevens, Tacoma, WA 98406 www.DAVTacoma.org | Email@DAVTacoma.org | 253-752-2970
We have received a donation of 10 large capacity filling cabinets to put into service helping disabled veterans.
These cabinets are all working and are available for pick-up at our chapter meeting on Saturday May 5th at 12:noon.
The priority for these cabinets is;
Please join us on Saturday, May 5th at 12:noon to see how DAV is working to help veterans in Tacoma and Pierce County.
Thank you for serving and for helping disabled veterans.
Tacoma Chapter No. 1 meets regularly at 12:00 PM on the first Saturday of each month.
(Unless rescheduled because of meeting conflicts or weather conditions)
We will be hosting a potluck lunch prior to the meeting.
Please bring whatever lunch food dish you like by 11 AM so we can enjoy a meal and then begin the meeting on time.
See you there.
Disabled American Veterans are current, or former members of the United States Armed Forces who have sustained injuries while serving our country. We know how difficult it is to talk about any injury and how long it takes to get medical care and/or compensation from the Veterans Administration. We are here to help.
We assist veterans in submitting geting the application for VA benefits into the VA and then we help them find resources to get through the long time waiting for the VA to process the application. If the veterans need further help on their VA claims, we will take it all the way to the top for them. DAV is here to fight for you, the veterans.
We are also here to help veteran families through the difficult times that come as a result of disability. Not all disabilities are visible, let alone obvious.
Sometimes it takes years for an injury to become a disability. Then it can take many more years to get a VA rating as well.
We work together with the DAV Auxiliary, our family member branch, as well as with community organizations to help keep veteran families working together for a better life.
The NSO's are located on the 10th floor of the Seattle Federal Building, next door to the VA and other veteran service organizations.
These are the people who actually go before the VA to argue veterans claims. You can leave general questions by phone and they generally call back within 1 or 2 days.
If you have a specific case question, need them to look over medical reports or evidence documents, you must bring them in person to the office.
They do not usually take appointments. The office is Walk-in only; First come, first served, but they try to see everyone in the office before closing.
Hours are:
For addresses of other National Service Offices, please see DAV National Service Offices Map
Join DAV and participate in the chapter meetings and fund raising activities.
Help us to ensure that we are available to all veterans by contributing to support our national service programs, Volunteer Services, Veterans homes and Homeless shelters.
Join our Leadership Development Program. Help us improve our service programs and manage our local chapter offices.
Become a DAV Service Officer and learn how to help other veterans, survivors and their dependents get the help they need and deserve.
Volunteer at the American Lake Hospital and assist other veterans in getting around the hospital grounds, going to classes and workshops, carrying records.
Throughout the year we have regular fundraising activities called Forget Me Not drives.
These are usually scheduled in around specific holiday weekends.
Please contact the Adjutant at 253-752-2970 to get on the volunteer schedule for these weekends.
Join the DAV Transportation Team.Please contact the Transportation Coordinator at 253-583-1343 for information on how to become a volunteer DAV van driver.
Download the latest Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors, 2011 edition and learn about the benefits you may be entitled to.
The DSO's are located in building 16, near the center of the American Lake VA Medical Center along with other veterans service organizations.
DSO's assist veterans with preparing claims and obtaining information to support their claims.
You can leave general questions by phone and they generally call back within 1 or 2 days.
If you have a specific case question, need them to look over medical reports or evidence documents, you must bring them in person to the office.
They do not usually take appointments. The office is walk-in only; First come, first served, but they try to see everyone in the office before closing.
Hours are:
The DAV is committed to bringing you any and all information, resources and assistance we can find to help veterans support their families after military service.
As we learn of military/veteran job fairs, stand downs, benefit laws, community support and other resources, we will share all that we can.
Please do not give up on yourself, your family or your country.
We are all working to make things better, to build better lives for America's Disabled Veterans.
Thank you for your continued service.
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DAV Transportation Coordinator
The Transportation Coordinator is available to schedule DAV van transportation from the veteran's home to the VA hospital for examinations and treatment, then to take the veteran back home.
The DAV drivers are all volunteers and are not service officers, so they cannot answer questions about your medical issues or VA claims. Otherwise, they can provide contact information for service officers and about the DAV.
Please be sure to call the Transportation Coordinator at least a week before your appointment to get on the schedule for pickup.
Hours are:
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