Commentary: Veterans Shouldn’t Have to Be Broke to Get Paid

Commentary: Veterans Shouldn’t Have to Be Broke to Get Paid

As a Multiple Launch Rocket System crewman, my husband Brandon served the U.S. Army faithfully from 1993 to 2001. In his line of duty, he was regularly exposed, without protection, to many harmful physical conditions and chemicals. Upon his honorable discharge, he was found to have several service-connected injuries. As a result, he has received disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 2020. Now, between the new…

Commentary: Veterans shouldn’t have to be broke to get paid

America is inching toward means-testing for disabled veterans benefits. We shouldn’t treat our honorably discharged military personnel like beggars.