Located in VA facilities in the Chicago area, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) National Service Officers (NSO) are highly trained in VA law, benefits, and health care, helping to ensure that veterans receive every benefit to which they are entitled. Just some of the benefits in which we assist veterans and family members include:
Contact your Vaughan National Service Officer (NSO) to receive assistance with your veteran's benefits.
Winston Woodard, III
Hines PVA SCI
708-202-5623
winstonw@pva.org
Whitney Brown
Chicago PVA VARO
312-980-4278
whitneyb@pva.org
National Service Officer
“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill
I have worked as a Senior Benefits Advocate for 20+ years at Hines SCI. I enjoy advocating for veterans and their families. I served proudly as a combat veteran in the United States Army from 1990 until 1997. I served with the 10th Mountain Infantry Division (Ft. Drum, N.Y.) and the 25th Infantry Division (Schofield Barracks, HI). I suffer from C6 tetraplegia from an MVA. I was assisted by PVA NSO and I continue to pay it forward with Veterans served today.
I continue to stay active with family and friends with activities that include traveling, fishing, and any activities that fosters camaraderie with other veterans.
National Service Officer
Hello, Paralyzed Veterans of America Vaughan Chapter! I started with Paralyzed Veterans of America in September of 2022 as a National Service Officer located in the Los Angeles, California Regional Office. I transferred from California to the Chicago, Illinois Regional Office to continue to serve those who have served.
I’m a proud Navy veteran- I served from 2010 through 2014. My first duty station was in Gulfport, MS with NMCB 74, then received orders to be stationed with MCAS Beaufort, SC with Headquarter and Headquarter Squadron.
I am a mother to three energetic kids, and we have a family dog, George. I love anything to do with the outdoors, whether grilling for friends and family, fishing, hiking, or working in the yard, I will find any excuse in good weather to be outside!
Vaughan PVA maintains a program in which coordinator is maintained with all VA Medical facilities within the state, as well as private nursing homes, hospitals and respite centers. Our Coordinator enable us to better communicate with our members visiting the facility and staff in order to maintain a good working relationship, recruit new members, and assist patients to improve the lives of our entire membership.
Areas of Concern and Interest:
The Vaughan PVA Hospital Coordinator representative works closely with the National Service officers to ensure that adequate staffing rates are maintained and treatment is provided to veterans with spinal cord injury or dysfunction in accordance with the highest standards possible.
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