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Key veterans groups blast Trump’s VA budget proposal as falling short of veterans’ needs
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
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 finally...
VA’s FY 2020 Budget Request Falls Short of Meeting Veterans’ Health Care and Benefit Needs
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
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
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
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...
OUR MISSION
Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida Chapter, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization that provides a platform of advocacy, education and research, communication, adaptive sports and recreation for veterans paralyzed as a result of a spinal or injury or dysfunction, in an effort to afford them with the highest quality of healthcare and life experiences.
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During weekends and days when PVA offices are closed, any member (or veteran) needing assistance can contact the: PVA Veterans Benefits Hotline to reach the National organization at (866) 734-0857. Information received through the hotline will be forwarded to the appropriate program manager for action.
Other numbers you may need:
Tampa VA (After Hours & Holidays) | 813-903-3600 |
SCI Admission Coordinator – Alan Alcantara, RN | 813-972-2000 ex 2200 |
SCI Center Main Office to leave a message: | 813-972-7515 |
SCI Main Fax | 813-978-5913 |
SCI Clinic RNs | 813-972-2200 ex 4545 |
Main Outpatient Pharmacy | 813-903-4884 |
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THIS MONTHS WHEELS IN MOTION
Read the latest issue of Wheels in Motion. Stay up to date with what’s going on with the Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida Chapter. Every month we feature stories about PVA members, special events, sports, messages from chapter officers, as well as news impacting paralyzed veterans.
This month’s features:
- Biomimicry
- April Fools
- Sports Update
- Washington Update