PVA

Paralyzed Veterans of America

"To change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes"

Est. 1946
World War II

Overview

501(c)(3) nonprofit chartered by Congress serving disabled veterans.

What Organization Does

VA benefits assistance, spinal cord injury information, support for MS and ALS, sports and recreation programs, career development, accessible home design resources, caregiver support.

Where Organization Operates

1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. Chapters nationwide.

About

Founded in 1946. Secured over $1.38 billion for veterans, filed nearly 27,000 claims in fiscal year 2025, invests $1.2 million in paralysis research.

Membership Eligibility

Open to paralyzed veterans. Contact local chapter for details.