WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 7, 2023) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the importance of Veterans’ access to long-term care. Immediately following the hearing, PVA issued the following statement urging VA and Congress to work together expeditiously to help America’s Veterans, particularly those with the greatest support […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 18, 2023) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown issued a statement following President Biden’s Executive Order that includes supports for home-based care for Veterans, long-term care workers, and family caregivers. “PVA commends President Biden for signing today’s Executive Order capitalizing on the importance of America’s care economy – […]

WASHINGTON (April 4, 2023)  – WASHINGTON, D.C.– Paralyzed Veterans of America today released the following statement in answer to the Washington Post Editorial Board’s April 3, 2023, opinion piece requesting scrutiny of the VA budget providing for income and disability payments to Veterans. There has long been a debate about the purpose of Veteran’s disability […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 21, 2023) – The Independent Budget veterans service organizations (IBVSOs) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) – today released the following statement applauding the Veterans Health Care Policy Institute (VHPI) for its new report documenting the critical importance of the VA […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 16, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issues statement today in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs updating their mission statement, which dates back more than six decades. Following outreach to tens of thousands of Veterans, the VA decided to update its mission statement. The new, more […]

The Independent Budget Veterans Agenda for the 118th Congress lays out five critical issues facing VA and presents the funding needed to meet those challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 13, 2023) – Leading veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America’s new virtual program brings whole-self wellness to America’s catastrophically injured veterans WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 31, 2023) – A new program by Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers – is rolling out and tailored to help ill and injured veterans and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 10, 2023) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake today released the following statement on today’s announcement of Mike Bost (R-Ill.) as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the 118th Congress. “We look forward to working with Chairman Bost and ensuring the needs of today’s catastrophically disabled […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 22, 2022) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake released the following statement today in response to Congress passing H.R. 7939, also known as the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022. This legislation includes revised language from the House passed H.R. 3304, the AUTO for Veterans Act, and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 12, 2022) – Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier non-profit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers, today announced a partnership with Unite Us. Headquartered in New York City, this outcome-focused technology company builds coordinated care networks of health and social service providers across 46 states. As part […]

Originally published in The Hill One day last year, no nurse arrived to help me out of bed. I’m Charles, a paralyzed veteran, and without ample warning the VA-contracted, home health agency responsible for my care didn’t secure a backup, later telling me it was my responsibility to find one. Trapped in my bed and […]

Legislation to give additional financial benefits to veterans’ survivors           Washington, D.C. (Nov. 10, 2022) – As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, the ALS Association and Paralyzed Veterans of America call on Congress to pass the Justice for ALS Veterans Act (H.R.5607/S.3483), which allows survivors of veterans who died […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake released the following statement today in response to the House passing H.R. 3304, also known as the AUTO for Veterans Act. This revised legislation authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide an additional automobile allowance immediately to eligible veterans if […]

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 29, 2022) — Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers, today wrapped up its 2022 Women Veterans Empowerment Retreat in San Antonio, Texas. Designed to stop the nation’s fastest-growing veteran population from feeling isolated, forgotten, and pushed aside, PVA’s three-day, annual Empowerment […]

WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 15, 2022) — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers – today awarded The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with one of its highest and most prestigious honors, the Barrier-Free America Award. Bestowed to the Kennedy Center for their endless commitment to accessibility, the […]