In-store promotion to help disabled veterans gain access to the care, benefits, and careers they earned and deserve.   WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 7, 2024) — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families, and caregivers – and long-time partner Weis Markets recently kicked off their annual four-week […]

Inaction will disrupt spinal cord injury/disease system of care veterans rely on in FY 2025   WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 19, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas released a statement following the passage of the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, which ensures the VA has enough funding to pay veterans’ […]

Inaction will disrupt Oct. 1 benefits payments many veterans, PVA members rely on WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas released a statement following a joint press conference calling on Congress to resolve the Department of Veterans Affairs benefits budget shortfall by the Sept. 20 deadline. Roughly seven million […]

Veterans and surviving dependents could face financial disaster if budget shortfall not solved by Sept. 20 deadline  WASHINGTON (Sept. 9, 2024) — On Wed., Sept. 11, the nation’s leading veterans’ advocates are coming together to call on Congress to solve the Department of Veterans Affairs budget shortfall which would cause an unacceptable delay in receipt […]

Four-day conference to include appearance by Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal   ANAHEIM, CA. (Aug. 26, 2024) — Paralyzed Veterans of America kicked off its 2024 Healthcare Summit and Expo – a comprehensive four-day conference comprised of the latest research, science, and technology for the brightest clinicians in the field of spinal cord injury and […]

U.S. Army Veteran Robert Thomas continues role as national president for second straight year WASHINGTON, DC (July 1, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families, and caregivers – today announced that U.S. Army veteran and Cleveland native Robert Thomas will remain its national president – the […]

PVA will present the 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award to former Senator Elizabeth Dole during the Igniting Change Gala on April 12.

“As a veteran and former NASA astronaut, Wendy Lawrence is a trailblazing inspiration to us all. We are honored to have Captain Lawrence as our keynote speaker and eager to hear how her experiences can help shape PVA’s mission in support of our women members and all veterans moving forward.”

Good Ranchers is partnering with PVA to “Bring All Veterans to the Table” by providing vital support, opportunities, and resources to Veterans and their families.

“VA’s announcement that IVF will be available to veterans who have disabilities as a result of their military service, regardless of their marital status, and without the need to be able to produce their own genetic materials, is long-overdue.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 29, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley issues the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation’s newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change the Air Carrier Access Act regulations to improve the air travel experience for people who use wheelchairs and other assistive devices […]

The Independent Budget serves as a comprehensive roadmap to ensure VA is fully funded and capable of carrying out its mission to serve veterans and their families.

“Many of our nation’s disabled veterans – with emphasis on those with catastrophic injuries and illnesses like our members – have waited and suffered long enough for airlines to prioritize their safety and for Congress to make the changes necessary for them to fly with dignity.”

LOUISVILLE, KY (Jan. 16, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America today concluded their seventh annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, presenting the Code of Honor Cup to the winners of each division. The winners included the WWAR Generals in Division 1, Ability 360 (Heat 2) in Division 2, and the University of Michigan B […]

LOUISVILLE, KY (Jan. 8, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America will host the seventh annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational January 11-14, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. In total, eighteen teams will compete in three divisions in a round-robin style competition. The winner of each division will be awarded PVA’s coveted Code of Honor Cup, which will be presented […]