BY HANNAH COVINGTON
Bob Brandt hit rock bottom in Iowa. He was divorced and homeless. And he was a Navy veteran.
Brandt suffered from undiagnosed depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It wasnât until he came to Oklahoma to stay with family that he found out about the stateâs Disabled American Veterans group.
Through the DAV, Brandt got the health benefits he needed. âThey kept me off the streets, kept me safe and made me feel like a real person,â Brandt, 57, said. Now, Brandt volunteers as a service officer for the DAV and helps other veterans learn about the lifelong benefits they can receive for their time on active duty.
The DAV will hold an informational seminar Tuesday to educate veterans like Brandt about 
the services available to them. âThis isnât a freebie. Itâs something theyâve earned,â said DAV State Adjutant Danny Oliver. âThey just donât know that.â
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