BECOME A MEMBER
The Colonial Chapter has approximately 320 members. 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 disease, whether or not service connected in origin
Related diseases 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
