BECOME A MEMBER

Who Qualifies

Membership is open to U.S. veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders, regardless of how the injury or disorder presents. If you're not sure whether you qualify, read through the criteria below — you may find your condition on the list.

Colonial PVA serves veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders at every stage and level of severity. To qualify for membership, an individual must meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of the United States

Was regularly enlisted, inducted, or commissioned, and was accepted for or on active duty in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States or an ally of the United States

Was separated from the Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable or is on active duty or must continue to serve after the cessation of hostilities

Has suffered a spinal cord injury or disorder, whether or not service connected in origin

Related Disorders Include:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (all Veterans qualify)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) (all Veterans qualify)

Cauda equina syndrome

Poliomyelitis

Spina bifida

Spinal cord tumor

Severe spinal stenosis (causing neurological impairment)

Syringomyelia

Transverse myelitis

What Is Required with Your Membership Application:

A copy of your DD214

Proof of U.S. or U.S. Territorial Citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport, INS Form, or Voter's Registration Form)

Medical evidence of spinal cord injury or involvement (medical records or physician's statement form)

If you meet all of the above criteria, you can fill out a Membership Application and mail it along with the required documentation to the chapter office at:

Colonial Chapter PVA 700 Barksdale Road, Suite 2 Newark, DE 19711 (302) 861-6671

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