Paralyzed Veterans of America invites you to join more than 15,500 members nationwide and have your voice, energy, and efforts assist others living with Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D). Membership is free and open to qualified individuals.

As a member, you’ll become part of a family of men and women united to make the world better for veterans and all people with disabilities.

Benefits of Membership

PVA membership opens up a world of programs and services designed to help you live your best life!

• Assistance with your earned VA benefits
• Help with employment and higher education
• Sports and recreation opportunities
• A window into our important research and advocacy efforts

PVA-Wisconsin Chapter Members Receive

• Financial funding assistance for events/programs
• Access to SCI medicine - current news/information
• Eligible for committee member/board of directors
• Annual membership banquet and Christmas party
• A free grave marker
• Free Facebook portal
• Free emergency Grab-n-Go bag
• Free medical alert “Red” dog tag

PVA Members Also Receive

• Membership to one of our 33 chapters, so you can meet fellow members and participate in local social and sporting events.
• A monthly e-newsletter with updates on PVA’s programs and services, our advocacy efforts, upcoming events, member stories, and more.
• Complimentary print and digital subscriptions to PN Magazine, an invaluable resource for people with SCI/D, their family members, and caregivers.
• A complimentary online subscription to Sports ‘N Spokes Magazine, a resource on sports and recreation for people living with SCI/D and amputations.
• Help with higher education through our college scholarships.
• Access to a Facebook Group just for PVA members.

Who’s Eligible?

PVA membership is open to anyone who:

1. Is a citizen of the United States or its territories
2. Is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and whose discharge was other than dishonorable
3. Has a spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D)

Related Diseases Include:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Cauda Equina Syndrome
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) involving the spinal cord
• Poliomyelitis
• Spina Bifida
• Spinal Cord Tumor
• Severe Spinal Stenosis (causing neurological impairment)
• Syringomyelia
• Transverse Myelitis

We welcome veterans with service-connected and non-service-connected disabilities.
If your condition is not listed here, please contact info@wisconsinpva.org.

How to Apply

Simply complete the form at the bottom of this page or download the paper form and mail/e-mail it to us.

Membership Form (PDF)

We’ll follow up with instructions for submitting your DD-214 and medical evidence of SCI/D.
As medical evidence, you can have your physician complete this Physician’s Statement Form.

Update or Transfer Membership

Transfer membership (PDF)

If you move, you may be able to transfer your membership to a chapter closer to you.

Update Your Membership Data (online form) 

If you chang names, addresses, phone numbers or e-mail's please keep us up to date by filling out the above online form.

Additional Resources

Find A PVA Chapter or NSO The national website provides an interactive system to locate your nearest Chapter or National Service Office (VA benefits specialist). Find Your Local Chapter or National Service Officer

Meet Our Members The national website features a wide variety of Hero Stories - meet our UnstoppABLE heroes through their stories. Meet Members

Scholarship Program We want to invest in you and your higher education! PVA members and immediate family have access to funds through our Educational Scholarship Program. Learn More

Apply Online