March 1, 2023 by Lisa Elijah
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has been advocating for the VA health care and benefits our members need, as well as their civil rights as people with disabilities, since 1946. With the rise of... February 3, 2023 by Lisa Elijah
The 118th Congress is officially underway, and the House and Senate have a lot of work to do. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long been a leader in providing specialized healthcare... October 29, 2022 by Morgan Brown
On October 1, the VA began expanding and extending eligibility for VA health care for certain veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 era under the Sergeant First Class Heath... October 24, 2022 by Susan Prokop
Every October, the U.S. marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to highlight the value that people with disabilities bring to America’s workforce and its economy. The 2022 theme... September 30, 2022 by Lee Page, Senior Associate Advocacy Director
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced expanded opportunities for veterans who use certain VA facilities to register to vote. PVA members are... August 5, 2022 by Heather Ansley
It’s once again that time of year when Representatives and Senators leave Washington to spend August in their districts and states. Throughout August, we encourage you to take action on PVA policy... June 30, 2022 by Julie Howell, Associate Legislative Director
June is National PTSD Awareness month. We would like to highlight an important care option for veterans who need or may be seeking mental health counseling through the Department of Veterans Affairs... June 4, 2022 by Heather Ansley
PVA has been involved in the effort to improve access to air travel for over 40 years. Our advocacy was the impetus for passage of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) in 1986. This law prohibits... May 13, 2022 by Susan Prokop
PVA continues to press for greater employment opportunities for veterans with significant disabilities. Although the recent monthly national employment report showed the economy continuing to add... April 9, 2022 by Julie Howell
In Washington, we continue to advocate for legislation that will positively impact catastrophically disabled veterans and improve benefits for all our PVA members. Below we will discuss a few bills... December 24, 2021 by Heather Ansley
Thank you for your support of PVA's policy efforts throughout 2021. To learn more about the first session of the 117th Congress and hear about our plans for 2022, please listen to our latest... October 12, 2021 by Heather Ansley
PVA continues its advocacy to strengthen benefits for catastrophically disabled veterans as we ease into the final months of the first session of the 117th Congress. In late July, the House Veterans’... August 16, 2021 by Heather Ansley
It’s that time of the year when members of Congress head for the exits of Capitol Hill and return to their states and districts for the August recess. Throughout August, we will be promoting action... June 21, 2021 by Heather Ansley
As we near the July 4th holiday, we would like to take a moment to update you on the progress made during the first part of this year on PVA's priorities. Our priorities for 2021 include improving...