{"id":1231,"date":"2022-11-16T16:42:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T16:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/todays-care\/get-support\/military-veterans-program-mvp\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T21:00:43","slug":"military-veterans-program-mvp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/todays-care\/get-support\/military-veterans-program-mvp\/","title":{"rendered":"Military &#038; Veterans Program (MVP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article\">\n<h3 id=\"for-service-men-and-women\" class=\"push-top-double\">For Service Men and Women<\/h3>\n<p>The Reeve Foundation\u2019s Military &amp; Veterans Program (MVP) extends expertise in spinal cord injury and paralysis to include resources and community connections for service men and women, as well as veterans living with paralysis, whether through combat-related, service-related, or non-service-related events.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When my husband was spinal cord injured, the MVP staff assisted me in getting my husband qualified for VA services. Being able to get his equipment and specialty care is a relief.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Linda and Dave T.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-do-we-move-forward\" class=\"push-top-double\">How Do We Move Forward?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a question asked by every individual living with paralysis and their caregivers. For current service members and veterans affected by mobility impairments, navigating the options and opportunities can seem overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Christopher &amp; Dana Reeve Foundation can help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Military &amp; Veterans Program is designed to support the unique needs of <strong>all<\/strong> military service members \u2013 regardless of when you served or how your injury was obtained.<\/p>\n<p>Our dedicated <a href=\"\/todays-care\/get-support\/connect-with-an-information-specialist\/\">Information Specialists<\/a> are professionally trained to assist anyone, from newly paralyzed individuals and their family members, to people who have lived with an injury for some time.<\/p>\n<p>Adapting to life with paralysis is easier with help. Let us assist you in navigating your changing world and the services available to you so that you can gain higher levels of health, well-being, and independent living.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-we-can-help\" class=\"push-top-double\">How We Can Help<\/h3>\n<p>With a wide array of information and expertise, we can help devise a personalized plan to get you back into your community and a place of well-being.<\/p>\n<h4>Medical Resources<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical information \u2013 Hospitals, rehabilitation and equipment<\/li>\n<li>Military benefits \u2013 Medicare, Medicaid and more<\/li>\n<li>Civilian programs \u2013 Medical options outside military programs<\/li>\n<li>Basic care \u2013 Personal health and care information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Quality of Life Resources<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/todays-care\/get-support\/get-a-peer-mentor\/\">Peer mentoring and support<\/a> \u2013 Emotional encouragement specific to military needs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/todays-care\/get-support\/resources-in-your-area\/\">Local resources<\/a> \u2013 Social and recreation opportunities in your area<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/todays-care\/get-support\/caregiving-for-veterans\/\">Caregiver resources<\/a> \u2013 Retreats, kids camps, and support services<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/todays-care\/get-support\/grants-for-non-profits\/\">Quality of Life grants<\/a> \u2013 Awarded to programs that support veterans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re here to help you connect to the information and resources you need. Please contact us today at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mailto:military@christopherreeve.org\">military@ChristopherReeve.org<\/a> or 1-866-962-8387.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MVP-Brochure-5-2025-online-A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download our Military &amp; Veterans Program (MVP) brochure.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Chapter-8-01.2021.pdf\">Download the chapter on Military and Veterans<\/a> from our <a href=\"\/todays-care\/living-with-paralysis\/free-resources-and-downloads\/paralysis-resource-guide\/\">Paralysis Resource Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Download Military and Veterans Benefits:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Veterans-Benefits-Part-1-8-17-18_181024_103510.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 1: Military status types as regards benefits<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Veterans-Benefits-Part-2-8-17-18_181024_103509.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 2: Determining eligibility and other benefits<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mvp-program-overview\" class=\"push-top-double\">MVP Program Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The Military and Veteran Program (MVP) provides a host of support and programs to help servicemen and women connect with military services, programs, and benefits. This overview will show you how the MVP can help you achieve a productive, healthy, and meaningful life after paralysis.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dh3g0_lGR1E\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"military-benefits-overview\" class=\"push-top-double\">Military Benefits Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The military benefits available to servicemen and women are plentiful but sometimes getting through the paperwork can be overwhelming. The Reeve Foundation provides this user-friendly overview that summarizes well-known benefits, as well as lesser known ones, such as clothing allowances and housing grants.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xjn6b2t-i9w\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"benefit-eligibility-guide-to-benefit-eligibility-determining-benefit-eligibility\" class=\"push-top-double\">Benefit Eligibility\/ Guide to Benefit Eligibility\/ Determining Benefit Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>Learn how eligibility is decided for military benefits with examples and basic determining factors. Get acquainted with the Reeve Foundation\u2019s complete and personalized evaluation of benefits eligibility for military benefits.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7iktpdTbMg\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"applying-for-va-benefits-va-benefits-eligibility\" class=\"push-top-double\">Applying for VA Benefits\/ VA Benefits Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid the frustration, confusion, and loss of benefits by learning about the Veteran Administration (VA) benefits eligibility tools. 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