When veterans put down their arms and leave the service, they can apply for disability compensation for injuries sustained while in uniform. But the application and appeals process for compensation is so complicated and cumbersome that many veterans wait years before finally getting an answer, much less any money. According to Veteran’s Administration data, more than 30,000 veterans have died since 2009 while waiting for a decision on their cases.
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