Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.

We are the only Congressionally chartered veterans organization dedicated solely to serving the needs of SCI/SCD veterans.

Our Mission

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members—veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

Paralyzed Veterans will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for:

To enable PVA to continue to honor this commitment, we must recruit and retain members who have the experience, energy, dedication, and passion necessary to manage the organization and ensure adequate resources to sustain the programs essential for PVA to achieve its mission.

Medical

A team of experienced registered nurses, physicians, and support staff monitor and respond to inquiries from across the country regarding spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) via our Healthcare Helpline - 1-800-232-1782.

In addition, the team conducts routine on-site visits to review the quality of medical care provided to our members. Our program monitors access to care and the delivery of health care to veterans with spinal cord injury or disease at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers nationwide. We conduct focused visits to various medical centers when serious issues are identified by our local National Service Officers (NSOs) located throughout the country.

Ongoing, we assist in the development, design, and organization structure for the Veterans SCI/D Program.  The team provides education with support on various committees. We provide guidance to general public on the care of the SCI/D individual. The Medical Service staff also regularly contributes healthcare articles to the Paraplegic News.

• There are 24 VA SCI Centers across the country that give specialized care to veterans with spinal cord injury or disease.
• SCI Primary Care Teams are used for routine or day-to-day health care needs.
• National Service Officers are located throughout the country to assist veterans and their families.
• Yes, You Can! A Guide to Self-Care for persons with SCI/D.
• My HealtheVet (MHV) is the gateway to veterans health benefits and services.

Contact PVA Medical Services at 800-232-1782 or by email at medicalinfo@pva.org .