Disabled American Veterans hosted free benefits seminar in Parker

The Disabled American Veterans, a national nonprofit that assists veterans with benefits, held a one hour seminar in Parker on Wednesday November 19 at La Paz Regional Hospital on West Mohave Road. National service officers were on site to help veterans and family members with benefits, claims and appeals, and attendees were asked to bring identification, Social Security numbers and any military service documents.

Organizers framed the session as a no cost opportunity to receive individualized assistance navigating benefit processes and starting or advancing claims or appeals. The seminar followed a published announcement on November 17 that provided time and location details and invited local veterans and caregivers to participate. The event was tailored to people who may need help completing paperwork or understanding the documentation required by federal benefit systems.

For La Paz County residents the presence of national service officers at a local hospital reduced a potential barrier to access by bringing expertise into the community. Assistance offered at the seminar covered steps that can affect eligibility decisions and the timeliness of benefit outcomes. Reaching veterans where they live also supports caregivers who often manage the documentation and appeals processes on behalf of former service members.

The DAV has a history of statewide outreach and this session in Parker fits within broader efforts to connect rural and small town veterans with federal benefit resources. By asking attendees to bring ID, Social Security numbers and service records the organizers aimed to make one on one consultations productive and to allow officers to review or begin filings during the event.

Local veterans who did not attend were reminded that organizations such as the Disabled American Veterans periodically hold outreach events, and that presenting proper identification and service documentation is a common requirement for benefits assistance. The Parker seminar underscored the practical value of in person help for navigating complex claims procedures and for supporting veterans and their families in La Paz County.