The Texas Disabled Veterans Association makes up a network of interested, engaged and proactive citizens. We commit ourselves to providing our members and community with a complete selection of medical and governmental information and resources, so that they may continue to build up their own personal store of knowledge.
Please select the type of resource in which you have an interest and visit the links in that category to learn more about how you can benefit from these local, statewide or national organizations and programs.
Fort Sam Houston Official Website: http://www.samhouston.army.mil
Fort Sam Houston Post Locator: (210) 221-1211
Call this number if you are looking for an individual or phone number to a facility not listed.
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital – (210) 617-5300
Brooke Army Medical Center Hospital – (210) 916-3400 or (210) 916-0808 (Emergency Room)
San Antonio, Texas – Department of Defense Veterans Association Merger Clinic
Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System – 1-800-538-9552
Gulf War Homepage – 1-800-497-6261
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center
Dental Plans – 1-888-838-8737
Casualty Assistance Operations or HQDA Operations Center – 1-800-626-3317
Armed Forces Retirement Home – 1-800-422-9988
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payment – 1-800-321-1080
Note: If retired on or before October 1, 2002 contact the National Personnel Records Center (Military Personnel Records) at 9700 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 and the Army Human Resources Command – St. Louis, at 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200.
National Guard Bureau Joint Services Support
Health Care Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinator
Arlington National Cemetery – (703) 607-8585
Official Whitehouse Page on Disabilities
Official Whitehouse Page on Veterans
Know of a great resource for our nation’s military and their families? Let us know here!
Donald Burton, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, was elected President of TDVA at the 2nd Annual Board of Director’s meeting held March 2010.
He served his country with distinction in the US Army in various combat specialties with multiple units to include the 2nd, 7th and 82nd ID and 7th Special Forces before retiring in 1994.
Don has served as a volunteer for over 25 years in varying capacities to include the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Harrington University and is a Texas Notary Signing Agent and Parliamentarian.
Additionally, Don has been a driving force behind the success of the TDVA today. He is one of the main reasons for the multiple computer setup and configuration software setup/contributions that are in place today at Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at Audie Murphy Veterans Affairs Hospital for those patients in recovery and/or therapy. The patients now have access to the Internet, email communication and “Dragon-speak” software among other things.
Steven Lynn, a native of Tampa, Florida, served as the Secretary of TDVA and was appointed to that position in July 2009. He is now serving as Member-At-Large.
Steve served his country with distinction in the US Air Force having served both in the enlisted corps and later receiving his commission through Officer Training School. He served in South Korea, Italy, Turkey and Germany and various stateside bases from flight to HQs level before retiring in 2007 after nearly 22 years of honorable service.
He is man of deep faith and devoted father of one daughter–Naiya. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion—New Braunfels, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Community Bible Church—New Braunfels (CBC-NB).
Steve holds an undergraduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics and two Master’s degrees from Webster University in Management and Human Resource Development. He also returned to school to begin his doctorate degree in counseling.
Dan is a native of West Texas and served with the U.S. Army. He has served for over 25 years as a member, newsletter editor, advocacy director, legislative director and held multiple board of director positions in various veteran and civilian organizations. Dan is a founding member of TDVA and strongly advocates for improving the benefits entitled to all fellow veterans! Dan is a proud father of son Chris who is an Accountant.