Welcome to the DAV Department of Wisconsin
SERVICE IS OUR FOCUS
DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
We provide free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining VA and other government benefits earned through service. We offer free rides to veterans who need help getting to and from VA medical appointments. We fight for the rights of wounded, injured and ill veterans on Capitol Hill in Washington DC and at the Capitol in Madison.
WE HAVE YOUR BACK
ADVOCACY & ACTION
DAV fights for the rights of ill and injured veterans on Capitol Hill and at the Capitol in Madison.
WOMEN VETERANS
Wisconsin DAV has a long history of treating women veterans with the respect and dignity they earned.
BENEFIT ASSISTANCE
One of DAV’s primary missions is to provide free, professional benefit assistance to veterans and their families.
RIDES & VOLUNTEERING
The easiest way to help is by donating to Disabled American Veterans. We also have volunteer opportunities.
Latest News
Video Highlights
91st Annual DAV Wisconsin Convention
Dennis Nixon, DAV National Commander, reflects on nearly one hundred years of veteran support and the critical role that Richard Marbes plays in the success of the organization.
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Triple amputee meets Army medic who saved his life in Vietnam
Had it not been for Dewey “Doc” Hayes, Army veteran Dennis Joyner’s life might have ended in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam on June 26, 1969. DAV was there as they met for the first time in 50 years.
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Major women veterans' care bill heads to Senate floor after key committee vote
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What could be the most significant legislation for women veterans so far this Congress now heads to the Senate floor for a vote after passing a key committee on Wednesday and a House vote late last year. The Deborah Sampson Act is an omnibus bill intended to remove barriers and improve women veteran...Lawmakers blast VA for estimate of years needed to change ‘inconsistent’ sexual harassment policies
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House lawmakers blasted the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday after officials estimated it would take years to fix the way the VA handles allegations of sexual harassment among its workforce.DAV WI July Newsletter is out. See what’s happening by going to conta.cc/3eK3tgr
Timeline PhotosWe want to hear from you. Please email: Tomah.VAMedicalCenter@va.gov to submit general questions to be answered during the Town Hall. Questions must be received before July 23, 2020.