Paralyzed Veterans of America Blog

 

How To Avoid VA Home Loans Scams

Posted by PVA Admin on Tuesday April 24, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have issued a “warning order” to both service members and veterans with VA home loans. This order went out in November 2017 and addresses the solicitation promises that are being made by some lenders.

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New Technology for Wheelchair Users

Posted by PVA Admin on Wednesday April 18, 2018

From assisting individual Veterans navigate health care choices, to organizing adaptive sports events, to advocating for all Veterans on Capitol Hill, Paralyzed Veterans of America is intimately involved in improving Veterans’ lives. But you may not realize that PVA funds research and development for the benefit of today’s Veterans, and the Veterans of the future. […]

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Sports and Rec Volunteers Give Back to Disabled Vets

Posted by PVA Admin on Tuesday April 17, 2018

Paralyzed Veterans of America’s sporting events are a major part of our organization. Our events keep our members active and engaged and help our members rejoin the community. We offer a broad range of events including indoor activities like bowling and bocce to outdoor activities like fishing and shooting. Giving our members quality programs ensures […]

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Advocating for a Comprehensive VA Caregiver Program

Posted by PVA Admin on Wednesday April 11, 2018

Eight years ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started a program that was the first of its kind in the United States. Recognizing the degree of injury endured by service members returning home from recent conflicts, and the burden shouldered by their caregivers, Congress took bold action to enable VA to meet their needs […]

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PVA Awareness Month Recognizes Veterans Living With SCI/D

Posted by PVA Admin on Friday April 6, 2018

April campaign highlights organization’s work in adaptive sports, employment, research, health care and accessible design This April, during PVA Awareness Month, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) will celebrate the strength and perseverance of veterans living with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) by sharing their inspirational stories. The organization will also highlight its efforts […]

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Social Security Benefits and Working – Myths & Facts

Posted by PVA Admin on Friday April 6, 2018

Are you worried about what happens to your benefits if you find a job? If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), knowing the facts about work incentives and employment support allows you to remain in control of your finances and health care during your transition to work and financial […]

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Army Veteran Finds Way Back to Life Through Adaptive Sports

Posted by PVA Admin on Tuesday April 3, 2018

For paralyzed Army Sergeant First Class Sualauvi “Sua” Tuimalealiifano, it was the faces of his three children that pulled him out of his darkest moments of loss and depression – just enough to discover that dreams, goals and ultimately hope might be regained on the surface of a rugby court.

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