More Claims May Mean More Cases
In addition to the recent post on dog bites, another area that you may want to consider paying attention to is Veteran Disability cases. According to the Associated Press, 45 percent of veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now seeking disability benefits. The different types of ailments are now up to eight to nine on average per afflicted veteran as compared to fewer than four for Vietnam vets.
This spike is due to many issues, including more soldiers surviving wounds due to better body armor and better field care, and more awareness of problems such as PTSD. The unemployment rate is not making matters any better, as returning veterans struggle to find employment. And as the population of veterans from these wars expands and ages, the spending will only rise. A recent article from CBS News reports that in 25 years the government expects to be spending $59 billion a year to compensate injured soldiers. What is the cost right now? Nearly the same as paying interest on the national debt.
Unfortunately, veterans have a long waiting time for their disability evaluation – more than a year on average. But when they are compensated, payments range from $127 per month for a 10 percent disability to $2,769 for a full one, according to the Washington Post.
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