Oct. 15 event offers free assistance to veterans and their families

Veterans and their families can get free assistance with their benefits claims at an information seminar hosted by the Disabled American Veterans on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Military Retirees Club, located at 2220 Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond.

The seminar will be staffed by DAV national service officers who can provide professional support to veterans throughout the claims and appeals process. Attendees are encouraged to bring identification, their Social Security number, and any relevant military service documentation.

DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a variety of services to veterans and their families, including information seminars, assistance with benefits claims, and more. The organization helps more than one million veterans annually.

DAV membership is not required to take advantage of the free services, but veterans can learn more about DAV and its programs at DAV.org.