Trends in disability compensation benefits among military veterans in the US, 2010 to 2024

About this Study : This cohort study evalutes trends in US Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation receipt and benefit amounts from 2010 to 2024 and their association with sociodemographic characteristics and disability type.

Corresponding Author : Kritee Gujral, PhD, Health Economics Resource Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 795 Willow Rd (152 MPD), Menlo Park, CA 94025 ( kritee.gujral@va.gov ).

10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.26100

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