WASHINGTON, Nov. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of
America National President Robert
Thomas issues the following statement in response to the
House's passage of the Senator Elizabeth
Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits
Improvement Act. This legislation is a comprehensive bipartisan
package of bills that expands services for veterans, their families
and caregivers, as well as their survivors across healthcare,
education, benefits, and more.
"Improving access to home and community-based services is
crucial to the health and well-being of our wounded, ill, and
injured veterans and their caregivers. The limitations on VA home
care leads to veterans being forced to move into institutions to
receive the care they need. PVA is pleased by the House's passage
of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st
Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which
would address the inequities in care for our most catastrophically
disabled veterans. We now turn our attention to the Senate and urge
them to swiftly pass this important bill. Without these
protections, caregivers will continue to face exhaustion, burnout,
financial difficulties, and more. And the veterans with
disabilities that they care for, like our members and thousands of
others, will suffer extreme hardship."
PVA has long called on Congress to pass the Elizabeth Dole Act
to ensure the protections and resources our members – veterans with
spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS – and their
caregivers need are put into place without delay. To learn more
about PVA's efforts on this issue visit PVA.org/PolicyPriorities,
or check out our PVA Caregiver Video Series at
PVA.org/Caregivers.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the
only congressionally chartered veterans service organization
dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans
with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures
veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation;
monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds
research and education in the search for a cure and improved care
for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people
with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career
services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and
spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities
through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33
chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their
families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
Contact: Kristina
Packard
KristinaP@PVA.org
(703) 282-8121 cell
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