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Did you know that many Veterans and their VA system. Often Veterans and their Family
families qualify for VA benefits, but do not seek members attempt to apply to the VA on their
those benefits because they feel overwhelmed own, resulting in the Veteran receiving a
by the process? Sometimes they do not realize reduced benefit amount, delay in benefit or
what or if they qualify. There is so much being wrongfully denied. NAVF works on behalf
paperwork and the entire process can seem of these qualified Veterans doing all we can to
daunting. However, there is good news! There get their benefits. NAVF’s experienced team
is help that makes the process seamless and members and simplified process have resulted
it’s free! in a 99% approval of claims submitted.
The National Association of Veterans and Working alongside of the Florida Veterans
Families (NAVF) is a designated 501(c)(3) Foundation, a direct support organization to
Non-Profit Organization. NAVF’s mission is to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs,
help Veterans and their Families obtain the NAVF has increased outreach to aging Veterans
benefits they have earned and deserve. NAVF thereby increasing VA monetary benefits.
helps with specific issues Veterans and their Currently, our joint efforts are realizing $10
surviving spouses encounter when applying million per month in benefits to aging Veterans
for benefits from the Department of Veterans in Florida.
Affairs (VA). Our NAVF team strives to eliminate NAVF will be scheduling educational
the confusion and burden associated with workshops across Florida beginning in 2020.
obtaining the Veteran’s benefits. Please visit our website at www.NAVF.org
NAVF specializes in helping qualified Veterans or call (904) 394-3908 for more exciting
with a very specific benefit called VA Pension information including dates, times and
Plus Aid and Attendance, also known as A locations of events!
& A. This A & A benefit helps Veterans and
their Families by making home care, assisted
living and nursing home care more affordable.
NAVF’s experience and understanding of the
process have resulted in increased approvals
for Veterans obtaining their A & A benefits.
Our team of advocates, representing Veterans
and their Families, helps with the entire
process from document gathering through the
application process to the final VA outcome.
Many Veterans and their spouses are unaware
of their VA benefits. Too many give up because
they are unable to successfully navigate the