The Facts About Veterans With Disabilities

It seems the VA is more out to have veterans come to them after they leave the service now. I talk with family members and friends who served prior to my enlistment and most were not even approached about getting registered with the VA. SO i think part has to do with veterans being educated about the VA system.

As I am one of these disabled vets, I would have to say it's how the Army and VA handle medical issues. Probably a lot to do with how technology has evolved since Veitnam era. Everything is tracked and when you go through the MEB/MED board they ask what your medical issues are that may disqualify you for service, them pretty much knowing anyway from your med file. Then when dealing with VA they go from head to toe when evaluating you, something that VA or DOD never did during the Vietnam era. That is why there are so many more disabled vets now days, plus like folks have stated long difficult war.

The military relies on mobile vehicles and I believe this is a major factor in the numbers of injuries today. And maybe a lack of engineering !

They are better informed when they are separated

Lazy and don’t want to work to support themselves or their family.

Today’s Veterans are better educated and more open about their well-being.