Showing posts with label Viet Nam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Viet Nam. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Vietnam Veterans’ Income in Retirement

Article Title: Vietnam Veterans’ Income in Retirement

Article Excerpt: "...nearly 25 percent, collected disability compensation from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 2018. ...When those payments are excluded, veterans’ income averaged $59,000, 9 percent less than nonveterans’ income. The gap between the average income of veterans and nonveterans was largest for men in their mid-60s. ...Characteristics of Vietnam Veterans in 2018: The average Vietnam veteran was more likely than the average nonveteran to have a high school degree, to be White, to be a U.S. citizen, and to report a serious impairment in his ability to function (see Table 1). Such functional disabilities did not necessarily qualify veterans to receive disability compensation from VA."

Reference Source: www.cbo.gov

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Vietnam Veteran's novel inspires reflection on the price of freedom

Article Title: Vietnam Veteran's novel inspires reflection on the price of freedom

Article Excerpt: "...Lee Rebsom, a native of western North Dakota, addresses a timeless burden that weighs upon us all: the Cost of Freedom. In his latest novel, "Brothers No More: A Vietnam Odyssey," Rebsom delves into the depths of this weight, offering solace and closure to those grappling with the lingering aftermath of the Vietnam War. With profound empathy, Rebsom explores the negative emotions that often accompany the experiences of Vietnam veterans, revealing a shared journey towards healing and redemption."..."

Reference Source: www.yahoo.com