BVA was accepted into The Military Coalition Seals of seven federal uniformed services in order of Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, the US Public Health Service, and the NOAA Commissioned Corps. On May 2nd, the BVA was accepted into The Military Coalition. The Military Coalition is a group of over 32 military, veteran, and uniformed service organizations in joint pursuit of maintaining a strong national defense, maintaining uniformed service compensation and benefits, […]

National Military Appreciation Month National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.  The month of May is characterized by six national observances which highlight the contributions of those who have served. Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/national-military-appreciation-month/#ixzz5mhMLza21

Blinded Female Veterans Hike Appalachian Trail (Alexandria, VA) – For the first time, four of our blinded female veterans will hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail next month.  Hosted by Blinded Veterans Association’s Operation Peer Support, the 2019 Survived and Fierce Ranger Appalachian Trail March will occur on the Northern Appalachian Trails in Georgia starting May 28, 2019.  The four BVA member participants include: Jeanie Murphy, a retired Army Sergeant, Shianti Lee, a retired […]

Appeals Modernization Act A video explaining the appeals process… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qucrG2Cv0lg Opens a New Window.

Check out what the Blinded Veterans Association is supporting for their next exciting event.

With the help of some very good boys, runner Thomas Panek became the first blind man to finish the United Airlines Half Marathon in New York City on Sunday, along with a trio of guide dogs. https://abcnews.go.com/living/story/blind-man-finishes-york-city-half-marathon-guide-61746840?cid=social_fb_abcn?fbclid=IwAR2uoD6-a5NH2FIlBSpfSlCagWLBJZxFWqqZX5d_cFJd3ywuoXAwiYdzThg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2019   Sarah Feldman | 202.228.0371 Cassie Byerly   | 202.224.4588   *** VIDEO / PHOTOS ****   Tester Asks for Veterans Service Organization Feedback on Improving VA Mental Health Care Senator Hears Legislative Priorities from NASDVA, FRA, Gold Star Wives, BVA, Jewish War Veterans, MOPH, MOAA   (U.S. Senate) – Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Jon Tester today asked some of the nation’s leading Veteran Service Organizations how the VA […]

Attached is a video of a group of our BVA members experiencing a ski clinic put together by the Creste Butte, CO Adaptive Sports Center along with Lonnie Bedwell.

New technology aims to help Veterans with service-connected disabilities modify their specially adapted homes. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the awarding of nearly $799,753 in Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) grants of up to $200,000 per eligible individuals, researchers, or organizations to develop new assistive technology to enhance the ability of a Veteran or Servicemember to live in an adapted home. The SAHAT grants will allow outside entities, including non-profit and community […]

ARVO President Dr. Steven Fliesler Advocates for Military Eye Trauma Research Funding Legislative Update February 21, 2019 On February 19, Thomas Zampieri, PhD of NAEVR member organization Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) hosted the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2018-2019 President Steven J. Fliesler, PhD (SUNY-Buffalo/VA Medical Center-Buffalo, who also serves on the NAEVR Board of Directors) and blinded veteran Steven Baskis (U.S. Army Private First Class, retired) in Congressional office visits to […]