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Key veterans groups blast Trump’s VA budget proposal as falling short of veterans’ needs

by PVACF | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

As part of Trump’s budget plan, released Monday, the president requested $220 billion for the VA – up 9.5 percent from fiscal year 2019, when the agency’s budget surpassed $200 billion for the first time. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and...

Veterans groups appeal to Trump over benefits for Blue Water Navy veterans

by PVACF | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

The 10 veterans groups argued Tuesday that the court decision authorizes the VA to make the benefits available now, without having to wait for legislation. “We call on you to direct [Wilkie] to immediately begin implementing this decision so that justice is...

VA’s FY 2020 Budget Request Falls Short of Meeting Veterans’ Health Care and Benefit Needs

by PVACF | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

In response to the Administration’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2020 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, DAV, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. — authors of The Independent Budget — today issued the following statement: “The...

Marco Rubio Backs Bill to Reform Bankruptcy Laws for Disabled Veterans

by PVACF | Mar 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

Rubio is backing Baldwin’s and Cornyn’s “Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act” which, they insist, will “protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial...

Local veteran pushes for disabled rights during air travel

by PVACF | Mar 7, 2019 | Uncategorized

For the past 49 years, Sorenson, a resident of Sturtevant, has used a wheelchair to get around; air travel in particular has been difficult, he said. “There’s room for usually one collapsible wheelchair in the closet (of an airplane) where people can hang their...

Who’s Who at PVACF

by PVACF | Feb 17, 2019 | Uncategorized

PVA Central Florida Chapter wants to welcome Interim Sports Director Liesl Begnaud. Liesl (pronounced leeess-ill) will be filling in while our chapter Director of Sports, Recreation and Advocacy, Roger Sack, is at the Tampa VA SCI Unit doing some rehab . Liesl has an...

Donate your unwanted clothing or items through the GIVE program

by PVACF | Jan 15, 2019 | Uncategorized

Spread the word! It’s out with the old, in with the new. Did you get any gifts this year to replace your old, gently used items? By donating your unwanted pieces of clothing and household goods, you can directly impact the lives of paralyzed #veterans. Learn how...

National Mobility Awareness Month

by PVACF | Sep 28, 2017 | Uncategorized

The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) and our sponsors: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), American Honda Motor Company, BraunAbility and Vantage Mobility International (VMI) have teamed up to giveaway one wheelchair accessible vehicle with...

Key veterans groups blast Trump’s VA budget proposal as falling short of veterans’ needs

Veterans groups appeal to Trump over benefits for Blue Water Navy veterans

VA’s FY 2020 Budget Request Falls Short of Meeting Veterans’ Health Care and Benefit Needs

Marco Rubio Backs Bill to Reform Bankruptcy Laws for Disabled Veterans

Local veteran pushes for disabled rights during air travel

Who’s Who at PVACF

Donate your unwanted clothing or items through the GIVE program

National Mobility Awareness Month

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