Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    THE VA DISABILITY CLAIMS PROCESS CAN BE FRUSTRATING AND DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE. AT DALE K. GRAHAM VETERANS FOUNDATION WE CURRENTLY HAVE 71 VOLUNTEERS (MOSTLY VETERANS OR SPOUSES OF VETERANS) WHO ARE HIGHLY TRAINED AND EAGER TO HELP VETERANS AND SURVIVING SPOUSES FILE THEIR CLAIMS. TASKS INCLUDE GREETING AND REGISTERING CLIENTS, HELPING FILE CLAIMS AND PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO OUR SITE OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. EACH CONTRIBUTES AN AVERAGE OF 25-30 HOURS PER WEEK AND WANTS TO MAKE SURE EVERY VETERAN AND THEIR FAMILY GETS THE BENEFITS THEY HAVE EARNED, NEED AND DESERVE TO PROTECT THEIR FUTURE. WITH SOME VOLUNTEERS SERVING 40+ HOURS PER WEEK. IT TYPICALLY TAKES 3 VISITS TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS. CLIENTS CAN NOW REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE AND UPLOAD THEIR MILITARY RECORDS AND SEPARATION PAPERS, ALONG WITH ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THEIR CLAIM. WE ASSIST WITH ORDERING ADDITIONAL RECORDS AND GUIDE THEM ON WHICH TYPES OF MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS THEY NEED TO SUPPORT THEIR CLAIMS. WE ARE ABLE TO HELP WITH THE APPEALS PROCESS WHEN CLAIMS ARE DENIED. PIVOTING TO INCLUDE AN OPTION FOR VIRTUAL SERVICES HAS PROVIDED AN ENORMOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FUTURE OF DKGVF. IT ALLOWS US TO SERVE MORE CLIENTS AND ENGAGE NEW VOLUNTEERS. IT ELIMINATES THE BURDEN OF CLIENTS WAITING IN LONG LINES AND LIMITED OFFICE HOURS. IT IS A MUCH MORE EFFICIENT WAY TO PROCESS CLAIMS AND TRACK DATA. WE CONTINUE TO ADD COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OUR REFERRAL NETWORK THAT ALLOW US TO SERVE CLIENTS IN A MORE COMPREHENSIVE MANNER. BY CONNECTING THEM WITH RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, WE ARE TRULY HAVING AN EVEN GREATER IMPACT. OUR NETWORK INCLUDES AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MENTAL HEALTH, FOOD INSECURITY, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL RESOURCES, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND MORE
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $466.1K

  • Claims Assistance Program

    The Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation?s Claims Assistance Program guides veterans and their families through every step of the VA disability claims process?from completing required forms to reviewing evidence and submitting claims. During the year, the Foundation assisted more than 7,500 veterans seeking benefits, submitted 4,016 claims to the VA, and supported 103 appeals, including 48 Higher-Level Reviews, 45 Board of Veterans? Appeals hearings, and 12 Pre-Determinations. These efforts ensure veterans receive the benefits they have earned through dedicated, personalized support.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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    $839.2K

  • Emergency Aid Program

    Emergency Aid Program The Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation's Emergency Aid Program provides veterans and their families with referrals and resources for food, housing, immediate mental health help, employment, and other critical needs. The program offers medical vouchers for veterans displaying financial need to attend diagnostic medical appointments, emergency rent and utility assistance, and medical equipment.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $38K