United Spinal Updates

Proudly Serving Our Nation’s Veterans Since 1946

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, United Spinal would like to thank those who have bravely defended our freedom.

Many of our wounded warriors of all eras are facing challenges at home in receiving critical VA benefits so they can regain their quality of life and independence.

United Spinal and our VetsFirst program have fought tirelessly to protect the rights of our nation’s veterans. We continue to advocate so that our disabled veterans, their spouses, dependent family members and survivors receive healthcare, compensation, rehabilitation, and other benefits they have earned.

VetsFirst is the embodiment of our dedication to ensuring that all veterans—past, present, and future—receive the care and attention that they deserve and that they are physically, emotionally, and economically restored to the greatest extent possible for injuries suffered during their military service.

Our free call center and online help desk, “Ask VetsFirst,” has connected with thousands of veterans this year assisting with questions on veterans’ benefits and health care. This service provides helpful information on a wide range of veterans’ issues and topics. You can also submit a request and have one of our counselors answer your questions.

Our veterans need access to employment and educational opportunities; affordable, accessible housing; and transportation options that allow them to live meaningful, productive lives.

The services we provide mean freedom. They mean dignity. They mean independence.

Here are some of the ways we are making a life-changing difference for veterans.

Support

We offer veterans and their family members free access to valuable resources and critical one-one support from counselors knowledgeable on a wide range of veterans-related issues, including VA health care and benefits. Get help now.

Grassroots Advocacy

Discrimination against disabled veterans produces barriers to housing, employment, transportation, health care, and other programs and services. Without protections provided through the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Air Carriers Access Act, and other similar laws, disabled veterans would be unable to participate in society in the same manner as other Americans. Mobilize with us.

Employment

We provide access to resources for disabled veterans who want to return to work, including information about benefits, transitioning to employment, how-to guides, and guidance on removing barriers to employment. Discover your pathway to employment.

Resources

Veterans face complex conditions such as traumatic brain injury, poly-traumatic injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. These conditions affect every aspect of their lives—health, employment, finances, and family and social relationships. Our full-service approach to providing resources for veterans focuses on all of these concerns. Find the right resources.

Peer Mentoring

We connect veterans in need of support with knowledgeable peer mentors who have adjusted and progressed in overcoming the challenges of living with disabilities. Our mentors offer advice, guidance, resources and real-life experience to help navigate all aspects of daily life. Connect with a mentor.

If you have a family member or loved one who served our country and needs assistance, please let them know we’re here to help.

To learn more, visit https://www.vetsfirst.org or call 800-807-0190.

Thanks to all who have served!

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Statistics That Drive Our Mission

  • Nearly a third of the 12 million veterans ages 21-64 report having a disability.
  • An estimated 30% percent of recently returned veterans screen positive for one or more of the following impairments: post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and/or depression
  • Fifty-seven percent of veterans with disabilities fear they would be discriminated against in hiring because of their disabilities.
  • In 2019, the U.S. had a homelessness population of over 630,000 with 67,000 being veterans of the armed forces.
  • Thousands of benefits claims are still backlogged