Blinded Veterans Association: Blinded Vets helping Blinded Vets In 1945, a group of veterans blinded during World War II formed BVA. Today, we serve all veterans who are blind or visually impaired, helping to obtain earned benefits, access blind rehabilitation, participate in adaptive sports, and secure employment. Mission: BVA serves as ambassadors and mentors for all veterans and their families coping with sight loss. Vision: BVA continually strives to better the lives of all who served in the Armed Forces living with sight loss through: expert advocacy, engaged membership, clear communication, and peer inspired self-reliance. Our BVA family epitomizes respect, honor, dedication and commitment to sustain a thriving, informed, patriotic and connected community. Why: BVA is the only congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization created for, consisting of and led by visually impaired veterans focused on the issues, advocacy and mentorship vital to all veterans and families coping with sight loss regardless of service connection.