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