Spinal Cord Injury

A U.S. Marine, paralyzed in a fishing accident nearly a year ago, is about to embark on the next phase of his new life, buoyed by his Marine brethren and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

Veteran with spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis has been building models for 50 years. He also mentors other Veterans with spinal cord injuries.

Speakers and attendees at the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder unit open house highlighted the importance of technology and family.

“Getting a job again saved my life.” Dillon Cannon lost his purpose in life. A VA vocational counselor helped him find it.

Hear from Veterans who have survived multiple serious injuries and how VA is helping them in the Polytrauma program.

Veteran patients, staff and families gathered to celebrate 30 years of serving Veterans in the South Texas VA Spinal Cord Injury Center.

Marine Corps Veteran, Jon, injured in Iraq and medically discharged. With VA’s help, Jon was able to carry the flag at the Paralympic Games.

Jake served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After separating from service he was injured and partially paralyzed. He came to VA for help, and received much more than he expected.

In celebration of Black History Month, VA’s Caregiver Support Program shares the remarkable work of JoAnn Stevens who helps other caregivers and Veterans and shares Black Americans’ legacy.

Jim Jacobi has had a lot thrown at him -- war, Agent Orange, triple bypass surgery and losing both legs. But this Vietnam Vet keeps it all positive.

Central Virginia VA Health Care has a unique expertise in treating Veterans with spinal cord injuries. A new grant will focus on epidural stimulation and robotic suits to improve patients’ mobility.

Veteran Tim Conner is the first patient at Tampa VA Medical Center to be issued his own robotic exoskeleton, which helps him stand and walk again in spite of a spinal cord injury.