Spinal cord injuries and disorders system of care

VA. Photo via CBS News.

Do you have a spinal cord injury or disorder? Were you ever in the military? If the answer to both questions is yes, you may be eligible for care from U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, per its website.

Your spinal cord injury or disorder does not need to have occurred as a result of your military service in order to eligible for spinal cord injury and disorder care from VA.

Contact your closest SCI/D Center or contact the VA.

For more information, visit the VA website.

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