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BIZARRE: How much money does the federal government spend to support disabled veterans - What They Never Told You

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation provides monthly benefits to veterans with service-related disabilities. Disability compensation accounted for an estimated 43% of the VA budget in 2023. The share of veterans receiving disability compensation rose to 25% in 2020 from 9% in 2000.

Disability program costs have grown to $149.4 billion in 2023.

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