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Blinded Veterans Association Expands Criteria for Organization Membership

Any person having honorably served, or currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, qualifying for Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Service is now eligible for membership in BVA…

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“Failure is not being knocked down. Failure is staying down.”
Matthew had an insight that got him started...
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Enrique's shock of knowing he was losing his sight was painful...
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A Hero of the Greatest Generation
It didn't take long for Bob to start over...
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Helping Others to Achieve
Brian felt lost, alone, and didn’t know what to do next…
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One Vision, One Team, One Fight
Lonnie's strength and joy come from those who haven’t yet experienced...
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A Shining Light of Inspiration
Paul continually guides his colleagues out of the darkness and into the light...
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Rising to the Challenge
Ken epitomizes BVA’s mission...
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Gaining New Vision
Steve found purpose and fulfillment in life again...
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Living the Army Values
Eric inspires his fellow blinded veterans...
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Never Leaving Anyone Behind
Monaca champions women veterans initiatives via her...
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Dog Handler Enthusiasts to Gather on Tuesday via Zoom

An informal meet and greet followed by an open forum, the monthly dog trivia, and a focused medical issues briefing will all comprise the monthly BVA Dog Handlers Group meeting next Tuesday, March 19, at 4:00pm, Eastern Time.  The aforementioned briefing will include the sharing of information from a letter recently received by Group Chair Michaun Harrison from Dr. Devon Smith, Senior Veterinarian at Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc. regarding behavior-modifying medications for dogs, the recent

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VA Makes Historic Commitments to Hire and Support Military Families

Acting on President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14100, “Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors,” VA signed and became part of the 4+1 Commitment, a partnership between government and private employers developed by Blue Star Families, Hiring Our Heroes, and the Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership to hire and support military spouses, who current face an unemployment rate of 21 percent.  The 4+1 Commitment, signed by VA on

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BVA Awarded Grant from Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation (RDPFS)

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