WASHINGTON, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) National President Al Kovach, Jr. today released this statement following the confirmation of former VA UnderSecretary of Health, Dr. David Shulkin, as the new VA Secretary: “America’s veterans deserve the very best advocates at the VA, conscientious civil servants who have veterans’ best interests at heart, and those […]

WASHINGTON, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) National President Al Kovach, Jr. today released this statement following the confirmation of former VA UnderSecretary of Health, Dr. David Shulkin, as the new VA Secretary: “America’s veterans deserve the very best advocates at the VA, conscientious civil servants who have veterans’ best interests at heart, and those […]

VA Undersecretary of Health Dr. David Shulkin to head up Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today remarked on President-Elect Trump’s announcement that he has selected VA Under Secretary of Health David Shulkin to replace Robert McDonald as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “We commend Secretary McDonald for […]

WASHINGTON, DC—Today Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) National President Al Kovach, Jr. testified before the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees, urging support for Paralyzed Veterans’ top legislative priorities—ensuring that VA specialized care services are protected and that veterans with catastrophically injuries receive the “gold standard of care” wherever they seek treatment. “VA is differentiated by its […]

WASHINGTON, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) National President, David Zurfluh, presented the organization’s top legislative priorities today at a joint hearing before the House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.  Zurfluh’s testimony focused on Paralyzed Veterans’ two most important legislative priorities for its members—protection of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) specialized care and expansion […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Kauffman 202-416-7608, danak@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC —  As the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reaches its 28th anniversary today, July 26th, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is celebrating this landmark legislation while urging to protect against efforts to decrease the rights of all individuals with disabilities under the ADA. “In 1990, Paralyzed Veterans of America helped […]

Purpose Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is proud to offer assistance to Paralyzed Veterans’ members, and members of their immediate families, through Paralyzed Veterans’ Educational Scholarship Program. The program will provide a $1,000 scholarship to each qualified individual, up to approximately $10,000 in total scholarship funding. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Kauffman 202-416-7608, danak@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC — NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski today announced his Checkered Flag Foundation’s campaign to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Paving Access for Veterans Employment (PAVE) program. The campaign will kick off at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, N.C., on May 27 and will conclude July 7 at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) released the following statement today from its Executive Director, Carl Blake, in response to the nomination of Acting Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to serve as the permanent secretary: “Paralyzed Veterans of America has appreciated the opportunity in recent weeks to work with Acting Secretary Wilkie. He stepped […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) released the following statement today from its Executive Director, Carl Blake, in response to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs passage of H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act of 2018. “Paralyzed Veterans applauds the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the passage of H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act […]

MEDIA CONTACTS: Charisma Troiano 202-701-1781, ctroiano@democracyforward.org, Lani Poblete 202-733-7838, LaniP@pva.org Washington, DC— Today, on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Democracy Forward appeared in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to argue against the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) abrupt and unlawful rollback of a rule intended to make air travel safer and easier for […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Lani Poblette 202-733-7838, LaniP@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) today issued the following statement from its National President David Zurfluh, regarding the passing of Senator John McCain: “Paralyzed Veterans of America is deeply saddened by the loss of Senator John McCain and we offer our sincere condolences to his family during this time. Senator McCain’s leadership and […]

Join us this April as we celebrate PVA Awareness month. Throughout the month, we will share stories of perseverance of our members and highlight the programs and services we provide to veterans. What does Paralyzed Veterans of America do? Our government relations team advocates for quality health care, accessibility and earned veterans benefits. Our architects work diligently to make America more accessible both in […]

Many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day with the people we love. It can also be a difficult time for veterans struggling on the road to recovery. Help us bring some needed cheer to veterans who have served and sacrificed for this country. Here’s how: SEND A VETERAN A VALENTINE Valentine’s Day can be especially lonely and difficult […]