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Volunteer Information


An individual is eligible for membership by meeting the following criteria: (1) is a citizen of the United States; (2) was regularly

enlisted, inducted or commissioned for active duty service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United

States, or our allies as evidenced by other-than-dishonorable character of service documented by a verifiable DD-214 or DD-215

(entry-level separation not acceptable); (3A) was separated from the service in the Armed Forces under conditions other than

dishonorable; or (3B) is on active duty or must continue to serve after the cessation of hostilities; and (4) has suffered a spinal cord

injury or disease (such as MS, ALS), whether or not service connected in origin. Membership is free. Complete and return

application to the chapter of choice or by mail/email to: Paralyzed Veterans of America Membership Department, 1875 Eye

Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006; (E) members@pva.org. Providing the requested information is entirely voluntary

but required for membership with Paralyzed Veterans of America.