Yes, I have heard very good things about the DAV and their support of their veteran members. I am not however in the Pensacola area, we live in the Ft. Walton area, about 40 miles away. The associations with offices here that I have seen have been the VFW and the American Legion. It would be nice to be near your association's office where you can speak directly to an association's representative Although I am sure there are other associations out there that know the best way to deal with the VA and support us Vets to the inth degree being able to eye ball someone when speaking about your claim is very comforting.
Thanks for all the input.