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Johnstoying
Review for Help Heal Veterans, Winchester, CA, USA
I am a Veteran who was hospitalized several years ago. After I was released from the VA Hospital these kits began to arrive. I did not need them so I used to bring them to the Rehab Dept. at the VA Hospital. The Rehab Dept. now get their own kits from HHV and don't want mine. So, I toss them. Each kit includes post cards to thank the doners. I cannot imagine any of these kits costing more than $5. Yet, in the package I would get 2 or 3 doner cards. I have told HHV that I do not want these craft kits and that I am not in the hospital. Yet, periodically they still arrive. What a waste of donor money.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
None
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
No
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Okay
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Review for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust, Erlanger, KY, USA
I was in the Navy during the Vietnam War. A disc ruptured in my back while doing some heavy lifting. Two weeks later the Naval doctors put me in pelvic traction. With no relief, they operated and removed the disc. I felt a weakness in my left ankle. While playing softball on the base, I suffered an extreme sprain. One year later, they discharged me with a 50% disability rating for my back, 0% for the ankle. The ankle kept spraining itself with the least amount of trauma. I was on crutches 50% of the time. Someone told me to put in a claim. After the exam and a search of my records, the VA conceded and gave me 10% for the ankle, but they said my back was getting better, so they took 10% away from my back. My back then began to go into muscle spasms, crippling me. Someone told me to go back and reopen your claim. The VA then said that my back really wasn’t any worse so they would not give me an increase. However, they said that my ankle was better. So they took away the 10%, leaving me with 40%. I wanted to go to college. You must be 50% disabled to get full benefits. I was too poor to go (SOL). A friend, John, told me to join the DAV and they will stop f... with you. Two years I was commander of a chapter and a life member. One more time my back put me back in the hospital. I had the National Service Officer plea my case for me. Next thing I know, I was awarded the 50% back and off to college I went.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Becoming a chapter commander and financial officer.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase their Reach out program. There are so many Veterans that truly do not know how much this organization can benefit them.
Thank you for sharing your story and for your service. We truly appreciate your support of our affiliated organization Disabled American Veterans. Your perseverance and dedication, both in service and in advocating for yourself, reflect the resilience of so many veterans. It’s inspiring to hear how DAV and our National Service Officers were able to assist you in securing the benefits you rightfully deserved. We’re grateful to have had you as a chapter commander and a life member, and we deeply appreciate all you’ve done to support fellow veterans. Thank you again for sharing your journey, and for your continued support of the mission to serve those who served.
