Paralyzed Veterans of America is 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 disease.

PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for:

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~Quality healthcare for our members,

~Research and education in addressing spinal cord injury and disease

~Benefits available because of our members’ military service

~Civil Rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of our members.