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DAV Department of Connecticut
The DAV Department of Connecticut provides free claims assistance through its National Service Office at the Newington VA Medical Center and coordinates volunteer transportation for veterans traveling to VA medical centers in Newington and West Haven. It also runs Assist-A-Vet, Take a Vet Fishing and other support programs for Connecticut veterans.
- Cost
- Free — claims assistance and VA van transportation (per DAV CT About page and CT DAV project summary)
- Coverage
- Connecticut statewide (Meriden office; claims office at Newington VA; van service to Newington and West Haven VA facilities) (Connecticut)
- Eligibility
- Claims assistance open to veterans and their families (per DAV CT About page); transportation eligibility not stated on the CT DAV site
- Availability
- Claims office at the Newington VA Medical Center; rides coordinated through Hospital Service Coordinators in Newington and West Haven
- In-Person Access
- Yes
- Self-Referral
- Yes
- Organization Type
- nonprofit
- Last Verified
- November 6, 2026
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