Disabled American Veterans Club Chapter #53

Disabled American Veterans Club Chapter #53 Welcome to the Quad City Disabled American Veterans Chapter 53, located in Granite City, Illinois.

The Collinsville VFW Post has invited Quad City DAV Chapter #53 Veteran Service Officer to assist local veterans with f...
06/18/2026

The Collinsville VFW Post has invited Quad City DAV Chapter #53 Veteran Service Officer to assist local veterans with filing claims.

đź“… Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Collinsville VFW Post 5691
1234 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, IL

We will stay later if veterans are still waiting — no one will be turned away.

This is first come, first served and completely free — no cost to you.

âś… Save time!
We can email you the necessary forms ahead of time so you can print them, fill them out, and have everything ready when you arrive.

If you have questions or would like us to email you the forms in advance, please contact us:

📧 [email protected]
đź“ž Call or text: 618-876-7816
Message us here on facebook

Spread the word to any veterans who may benefit from this service. We’re here to help!

We acknowledge the challenges faced by many veterans whose work schedules conflict with our event times. To address this...
05/31/2026

We acknowledge the challenges faced by many veterans whose work schedules conflict with our event times. To address this, we are seeking a suitable location to offer claims assistance on select evenings, thereby expanding access to our services.

If you are unable to attend, please do not hesitate to contact us through
Call or Text: 618-876-7816
Email: [email protected]
Facebook message.

We will provide the necessary documents for completion and return, after which we will handle the upload and submission process. It is crucial to initiate your benefits claim without delay, and we are committed to providing assistance every step of the way.

Appreciation is expressed to everyone who helped place flags on veterans' graves yesterday. We were pleased with the sig...
05/24/2026

Appreciation is expressed to everyone who helped place flags on veterans' graves yesterday. We were pleased with the significant turnout. Flag removal is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, at around noon. A memorial ceremony will take place at 11 am at Triangle Park in Granite City, Illinois. Following the ceremony, we will proceed to the cemetery to remove the flags. Those wishing to volunteer are welcome to join us.

The Alton VFW Post has invited Quad City DAV Chapter #53 Veteran Service Officer to assist local veterans with filing c...
05/17/2026

The Alton VFW Post has invited Quad City DAV Chapter #53 Veteran Service Officer to assist local veterans with filing claims.

đź“… Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Alton VFW Post 1308
4445 Alby Street, Alton, IL

We will stay later if veterans are still waiting — no one will be turned away.

This is first come, first served and completely free — no cost to you.

âś… Save time!
We can email you the necessary forms ahead of time so you can print them, fill them out, and have everything ready when you arrive.

If you have questions or would like us to email you the forms in advance, please contact us:

📧 [email protected]
đź“ž Call or text: 618-876-7816
Message us here on facebook

Spread the word to any veterans who may benefit from this service. We’re here to help!

The Collinsville VFW Post has invited Quad City DAV Chapter #53 Veteran Service Officer to assist local veterans with f...
05/03/2026

The Collinsville VFW Post has invited Quad City DAV Chapter #53 Veteran Service Officer to assist local veterans with filing claims.

đź“… Tuesday, May 26, 2026
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Collinsville VFW Post 5691
1234 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, IL

We will stay later if veterans are still waiting — no one will be turned away.

This is first come, first served and completely free — no cost to you.

âś… Save time!
We can email you the necessary forms ahead of time so you can print them, fill them out, and have everything ready when you arrive.

If you have questions or would like us to email you the forms in advance, please contact us:

📧 [email protected]
đź“ž Call or text: 618-876-7816
Message us here on facebook

Spread the word to any veterans who may benefit from this service. We’re here to help!

04/16/2026

Quad City DAV Chapter #53 Outreach Announcement

We are actively looking for events in the Madison County area (and surrounding communities) where we can connect with fellow veterans.

Our goal is simple: meet veterans in person, listen to what assistance they need, help them file VA claims, and have a Veteran Service Officer available on-site to answer questions and provide direct support.

If you're hosting or know of any veteran-related events, resource fairs, community gatherings, VFW/American Legion meetings, business events, or other opportunities where veterans will be present, please reach out! We would love to attend and serve our veterans.

Contact us to request our attendance or share event info:

Call or text: 618-876-7816
Message us here on Facebook
Email: [email protected]
Together we can make sure no veteran misses out on the benefits they've earned. Thank you for helping us spread the word and support our local veteran community!

04/16/2026

DAV strongly opposes the Office of Personnel Management’s proposal to change federal Reduction in Force procedures because they would remove long-standing veterans’ preference protections and undermine the balanced framework established by Congress.

Veterans’ preference is a statutory safeguard—not a discretionary option—and cannot be diminished through regulation. The proposal exceeds OPM’s authority, violates the Administrative Procedure Act, and fails to justify such a significant departure from established policy.

At a time when hundreds of thousands of veterans serve in the federal workforce, these changes would disproportionately harm those who have already sacrificed for our nation. DAV urges OPM to withdraw the proposed rule in its entirety to preserve fair and lawful protections that keep the promise to America’s veterans.

01/20/2026

🇺🇸 **VA DISABILITY (2026): 50 COMMON CLAIMS VETERANS FILE** 🇺🇸

⚠️ **Most veterans are sitting on UNCLAIMED conditions and don’t even know it.**
👉 **SAVE THIS LIST** — you may need it later.

# # # 🔥 Common VA Disability Claims Veterans File:

1 **PACT Act–Related Conditions**
2 Tinnitus
3 Hearing Loss
4 PTSD
5 Anxiety
6 Depression
7 Migraines / Headaches
8 Sleep Apnea
9 Insomnia
10 Back Pain (Lumbar)
11 Neck Pain (Cervical)
12 Knee Conditions
13 Shoulder Conditions
14 Hip Conditions
15 Ankle Conditions
16 Plantar Fasciitis
17 Sciatica / Radiculopathy (Legs)
18 Radiculopathy (Arms)
19 Neuropathy
20 Carpal Tunnel
21 Arthritis
22 Chronic Pain
23 TMJ / Jaw Pain
24 Sinusitis
25 Rhinitis
26 Asthma
27 Breathing Issues / Bronchitis
28 GERD
29 IBS
30 Hemorrhoids
31 Hypertension
32 Diabetes Type 2
33 Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
34 Urinary Frequency
35 Urinary Incontinence
36 Skin Rashes / Dermatitis
37 Eczema
38 Scars
39 Vertigo / Dizziness
40 Ear Infections
41 Allergies
42 Dry Eye / Eye Conditions
43 Elbow Tendonitis
44 Wrist Conditions
45 Hand/Finger Conditions
46 Gout
47 Varicose Veins
48 TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
49 Chronic Fatigue
50 Adjustment Disorder

💡 **If it started in service, was caused by service, or was made worse by service — it may be compensable.**

đź‘Š **Tag a veteran. Share this. Save it.**
You earned these benefits — don’t leave them on the table.

A Veterans' Thanksgiving meal is being made possible by generous donations of funds and goods. On November 26, 2025, fro...
11/18/2025

A Veterans' Thanksgiving meal is being made possible by generous donations of funds and goods. On November 26, 2025, from noon to 2pm, veterans, their family members, and widows of veterans are invited to attend. Currently, 75 meals are available. Please RSVP by calling 618-512-5122.

11/08/2025

🚨 Important Update from Your DAV Family 🚨

Brothers and Sisters,

It is with a heavy heart that we share this news:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be able to host our traditional Thanksgiving meals this year.

We know how much this gathering means to so many of you—coming together, sharing stories, and giving thanks as a family of veterans who’ve sacrificed so much. Please know this decision was not made lightly, and we’re truly sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience this causes.
We remain fully committed to supporting our disabled veterans and their families in every way we can. Stay tuned for updates on future events.

Thank you for your understanding, your continued brotherhood, and your unwavering service to this nation.

We’ve got your six—always.
🇺🇸 Your Quad Cities DAV Chapter #53 Family

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PO Box 1012
Granite City, IL
62040

Telephone

+16188767816

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