Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Colorado

Veterans · Colorado · Free

Free VA disability claims assistance and advocacy for Colorado veterans through trained service officers in multiple chapter locations statewide. Serves disabled veterans and their dependents at no cost. Call to schedule an appointment with a DAV service officer; bring a copy of your DD-214, photo ID, medical records supporting your claimed conditions, and any VA decision letters to your claims meeting.

Contact & Details

Address: 155 Van Gordon St, Suite 360, Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone: 303-914-5585

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

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About Veterans for Fathers

Veteran fathers have access to a parallel system of benefits and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Healthcare is provided through VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics; mental health services including PTSD, depression, and family therapy are covered. The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7 by veterans for veterans. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and vocational rehabilitation are administered through regional VA offices. State-level Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) — the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and state VSO offices — help veterans file benefit claims for free. For family law matters, the VA doesn't provide attorneys, but many state bar associations have veteran legal clinics. This directory includes the VA Crisis Line, regional VA centers, state VSOs, and veteran-specific legal and housing services.

Veterans in Colorado

Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities' instead of 'custody' and handles cases in district courts. The Child Support Services division runs enforcement statewide. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins anchor the major metros. Colorado Legal Services (the statewide LSC program), Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, and numerous county self-help centers support fathers statewide.

More Veterans in Colorado

  • Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs — State agency connecting Colorado's 400,000+ veterans and their families with VA benefits, disability claims assistance, state-level programs
  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (Aurora) — Colorado's newest full-service VA medical center providing comprehensive primary care, surgical specialties, mental health, and long-term ca
  • VA Grand Junction Medical Center (Western Slope) — VA medical center serving western Colorado veterans with primary care, mental health, surgical specialties, and long-term care. Serves enrol
  • El Paso County Veterans Service Office — County office assisting Colorado Springs-area veterans and their dependents with VA disability claims, pensions, burial benefits, and state
  • Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255, for free, confidential 24/7 crisis support specifically for veterans, service members, and their fami
  • Denver Vet Center — Free readjustment counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, and their families, focused on PTSD, grief, and post-dep

Veterans — Common Questions

What do I do in a crisis?
Dial 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Staffed 24/7 by veterans. Also visit any VA emergency department — you'll be seen regardless of enrollment status.
I'm not enrolled with the VA — can I still get help?
Yes. Visit any VA medical center to enroll. Most veterans with an honorable or general discharge qualify for free or low-cost care. Combat veterans within 10 years of separation get enhanced eligibility. Bring your DD-214.
Can the VA help with custody cases?
The VA doesn't provide attorneys for family law, but many state bar associations run free Veteran Legal Clinics. The VA Caregiver Support Program and Vet Centers provide counseling, and Veteran Treatment Courts exist in many jurisdictions for justice-involved vets.
What does a VSO do?
A Veterans Service Organization (American Legion, VFW, DAV, state VSO) helps veterans file disability compensation claims, pension claims, and appeals for free. They're accredited by the VA and often get better outcomes than self-filed claims. Always use a VSO before paying for a claims agent.