Veterans cite to “strengthen, reform and sustain the VA health care system” as top critical issue WASHINGTON, DC—Today DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) released The Independent Budget Veterans Agenda for the 115th Congress. The collaborative report, now in its 30th edition, outlines legislative […]

MEDIA CONTACTS: DAV: Ashleigh Bryant, 202-314-5214 Paralyzed Veterans: Lani Poblete, 202-416-7736 VFW: Joe Davis, 202-608-8357 WASHINGTON, DC—Today, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), co-authors of The Independent Budget, issued the following statement in response to the Appropriations Conference Report on H.R. 5895. “The House-Senate Appropriations Committee conference […]

Individuals with disabilities who wish to file a discrimination complaint with the Justice Department can now do so using an electronic form. The Justice Department recently announced a new electronic method for filing complaints of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), notably Title II or Title III of the law for which the Justice Department […]

The Independent Budget is a detailed budget collectively formulated by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) designed to meet veterans’ needs through programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies. This book is produced annually. Available on the IB website: http://www.independentbudget.org/ Order a […]

Paralyzed Veterans of Americans believes that it is time for Congress to make a concerted effort to improve benefits for the most severely disabled veterans, particularly with regards to the rates of Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) paid to severely disabled veterans. As you may know, there is a well-established shortfall in the rates of SMC […]

CONNECT WITH YOUR CARRIER Whether traveling by plane, train, bus or taking a trip on a cruise ship, carriers are providing more and more information to help travelers with disabilities plan for upcoming adventures. Below are important links to the disability travel pages of all major carriers. Each site contains specific information, phone numbers and […]

When our service men and women return home injured, the most challenging part of their new life is adjusting to day-to-day activities and life’s ever-changing obstacles.  With that in mind, we want to suggest ways for you to help our heroes by supporting Paralyzed Veterans of America. Surpisingly, fundraising can be simple and easy. ALL EFFORTS, […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Lani Poblette 202-733-7838, LaniP@pva.org WHAT: Over 500 clinicians — physicians, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists and more — will attend the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) eighth annual Healthcare Summit + Expo for a unique, hands-on look at the latest technology, research and care models in spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D), multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) […]

In every parking lot there are blue lines and warning signposts adjacent to empty parking spaces reserved for people with a registered disability…spaces, one might rationalize, that seem never to fill up, so, therefore: Why shouldn’t I park there? But, in fact, when people park in a spot neither created nor at anytime meant for them, […]

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, and for individuals with paralysis or spinal cord-related diseases, heart health is even more vital to overall health and well-being. That is why Paralyzed Veterans of America recognizes Hearth Health Month throughout February in an effort to encourage veterans […]

Severely disabled veterans with a service-connected injury or illness do not have full access to caregiver support programs and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As a result of Public Law 111-163, the “Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010,” the VA only provides comprehensive benefits as part of the VA […]

MEMBERS ONLY: For more information about the members only disaster relief grant please click here. For the latest updates and resources from VA about Hurricane Harvey please click here. For the latest updates and resources from VA about Hurricane Irma please click here. Read the latest press release here: Paralyzed Veterans of America Reaches Out to Hurricane Victims VAntage Point […]

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How can we make care for persons with spinal cord injuries or diseases (SCI/D) more evidence-based? Since 1995, a group of 23 health professional, payer, and consumer organizations, funded and administered by Paralyzed Veterans of America, has made this question their mission. It’s a mission centered around evidence-based clinical practice guidelines: recommendations to health care providers based on current research […]