Disabled Veteran News and Disability Assistance Info
Author: Disabled World (DW)
Updated/Revised Date: 2 Aug 2026
Table of Contents:
Synopsis - Definition - About This Section - FAQs - Publications - Subtopics
Synopsis
Read disabled veteran news covering VA benefits, veterans jobs, home loans, PTSD support, and disability assistance programs for military service members.
At a Glance
- 1 - Roughly 33 percent of homeless males in the United States are veterans.
- 2 - Veterans are about twice as likely as other Americans to become chronically homeless.
- 3 - Veterans made up 11 percent of the adult civilian population but 26 percent of the homeless population in a 2007 report.
- 4 - The Yellow Ribbon Program stems from the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and can help cover tuition beyond the standard GI Bill cap.
Topic Definition
- Military Veteran
A military veteran is a person who has served, or is currently serving, in a nation's armed forces. The broader term veteran describes anyone with long service or experience in a given occupation, but in this context it points to those who wore the uniform, and those exposed directly to combat are often called war veterans. Because of the sacrifices tied to military service, veterans frequently receive special recognition and support in their home countries. That support commonly takes the form of benefits and compensation, pensions, education assistance, home and business loan programs, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, medical care, survivors' benefits, and burial benefits, along with targeted help for service-related conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and service-connected disabilities.
Overview
Veteran News and Information Service - Health and disability news for veterans from around the world including veterans jobs, VA benefits, and home loans. Keep up to date on current military news and veteran assistance information. Our news items also include press releases issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A veteran is classified as a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field. A military veteran is a person who has served or is serving in the armed forces. Those veterans who have had direct exposure to acts of military conflict may also be referred to as war veterans. Military veterans often receive special treatment in their respective countries due to the sacrifices they made during wars.
Articles that will be of interest to veterans include benefits and compensation provided, pension information, education, qualifying for home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, applying for business loans, survivors' benefits, medical benefits and burial benefits.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The national Institute of mental health states that post-traumatic stress disorder is one of the five most recognized types of mental disorders. PTSD was originally identified as a post-war syndrome due to the number of returning military veterans having this condition. Although far from being just a condition limited to returning war veterans, post-traumatic stress disorder is a growing problem in our modern-day world. If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from PTSD, get professional psychological help.
U.S. Veterans with a 50% or higher service related disability as determined by a VA regional office "rating board" (e.g., losing a limb in battle, PTSD, etc.) are provided comprehensive care and medication at no charge.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Yellow Ribbon is a scholarship designed to help students supplement their Post 9/11 GI Bill tuition benefits. The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
The program is designed to help students avoid up to 100 percent of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with education programs that may exceed the Post 9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit, which will only pay up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition.
U.S. Veteran Facts and Statistics
- Approx. 33% of homeless males in the U.S. are veterans.
- Number of veterans as of Sept. 2009: approximately 23 million.
- Veterans are more at risk of becoming homeless than non-veterans.
- Veterans are twice as likely as other Americans to become chronically homeless.
- Between 529,000 and 840,000 veterans are homeless at some time during the year.
- On any given night, more than 300,000 veterans are living on the streets or in shelters in the U.S.
- The number of homeless Vietnam-era veterans, male and female, is greater than the number of soldiers who died during the war.
- Veterans represent 11% of the adult civilian population, but 26% of the homeless population, according to the Homeless Research Institute (2007).
- Increasing numbers of returning military personnel: according to the Mass. Dept. of Veterans' Services, approximately 31,000 service members have returned to the Commonwealth since Sept. 11, 2001.
Veteran Employment News
As part of the US Department of Labor's commitment to helping Americans with disabilities enter and remain in the workforce, ODEP has researched and implemented Telework as a viable employment option for people with disabilities, particularly returning disabled service members and disabled veterans. Telework allows employees with complex needs to work in a more flexible environment (e.g., in a home office or telework center) using computer and communications technology in beginner to advanced levels of experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a veteran apply for VA disability benefits
A veteran can file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs online, by mail, or in person, providing service records and medical evidence that link the condition to their military service.
What is a VA disability rating
A VA disability rating is a percentage assigned by a rating board that reflects how much a service-connected condition affects a veteran, and it helps determine the amount of compensation and care they receive.
Can family members of veterans receive benefits
Yes, spouses, dependent children, and survivors may qualify for benefits such as health care, education assistance, and survivor compensation, depending on the veteran's service and rating.
What support is available for veterans with PTSD
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder can access counseling, therapy, medication, and specialized VA mental health programs, and reaching out to a professional early improves outcomes.
Are there housing programs for homeless veterans
Yes, programs combine housing vouchers, case management, and supportive services to help homeless veterans find stable housing and connect with health and employment resources.
What education benefits are available to veterans
Veterans may use programs like the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program to help cover tuition, fees, and related costs for approved education and training.
Do disabled veterans qualify for home loan assistance
Many veterans, including those with disabilities, may qualify for VA-backed home loans, and some can access grants to adapt a home for service-connected disabilities.
Curated and edited by Ian C. Langtree, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Disabled World. This section is maintained by the Disabled World editorial team.
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