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Military veterans—individuals who complete military service whether at home or deployed overseas, in peacetime or in combat—are entitled to and in some cases require various government services. RAND research has examined the physical and mental health, interpersonal relationships, and employment problems that U.S. military veterans and their families face, and has recommended policies to support veterans' reintegration into civilian life.

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Veterans in America Podcast

Oct 29, 2018

Veterans in America is a special limited-series podcast that journeys into the lives of veterans and their loved ones, and shares insights from RAND research on how to improve their lives.
Essay

How Private Health Care Providers Could Better Serve Veterans

Nov 7, 2018

Almost a third of U.S. veterans live 40 miles or more from the nearest VA medical center, so the VA is trying to make it easier for them to use private providers closer to home. But it will take significant efforts to better prepare civilian doctors to deliver high-quality care to veterans.

Explore Military Veterans

Report

Report

Employer Partnership Program Analysis of Alternatives

The Employer Partnership Program (EPP) supports U.S. military reservists and their civilian employers, and maintains a website that allows employers to recruit among reservists, veterans, and family members. This study analyzed usage data from the EPP's website, conducted case studies of Army Reserve units, and interviewed program stakeholders.

Jan 7, 2013
Journal Article

Journal Article

National Survey on Implementation of Peer Specialists in the VA: Implications for Training and Facilitation

This study explored challenges, facilitators, and progress of Peer Specialist implementation from a stakeholder group involved in their management.

Dec 1, 2012
Commentary

We Need a Public-Private Approach to Supporting Veterans

Honoring the sacrifices of veterans should be front and center on our policy agenda and not limited to one day a year, says Terri Tanielian.

Nov 12, 2012
Report

Unemployment Among Post-9/11 Veterans and Military Spouses After the Economic Downturn

Policymakers need to understand whether military spouses succeed at finding jobs and how veterans fare economically after they leave the military. But these groups differ from the civilian population in important ways, making comparisons difficult.

Nov 9, 2012
Report

Labor Force Reentry: Issues for Injured Service Members and Veterans

As large numbers of service members and veterans, many with serious injuries, return from Iraq and Afghanistan, an examination of existing return-to-work policies and programs for military men and women with service-related health problems finds that what programs do exist are poorly coordinated, and can be difficult to navigate.

Nov 8, 2012
Blog

RAND Research for Military Family Month

RAND is a resource for research and policy recommendations that address the challenges faced by military members, spouses, and their children.

Nov 7, 2012
Journal Article

Journal Article

Worlds Apart

Fee-for-service vs limited-budget worlds. Efficient care isn't necessarily less expensive care.

Sep 1, 2012
Report

Report

Health and Economic Outcomes of Wounded Warrior Project Alumni

The not-for-profit Wounded Warrior Project gives injured veterans access to programs to improve their health and economic outcomes. Participants are achieving the goal of not missing work due to physical health problems and have obesity rates proportionate to that of the U.S. population.

Aug 17, 2012
Commentary

"Socialized" or Not, We Can Learn from the VA

As the nation struggles to confront the twin challenges of rising healthcare costs and uncertain quality, we should be willing to embrace innovative practices wherever they exist, whether they are developed in private, for-profit health care systems or so-called "socialized" ones, like Britain's NHS or America's VA, writes Art Kellermann.

Aug 8, 2012
Report

Report

Is Military Disability Compensation Adequate to Offset Civilian Earnings Losses from Service-Connected Disabilities?

Examines the adequacy of disability compensation to offset the reduction in civilian earnings opportunities that are associated with veterans' service-connected disabilities.

Aug 8, 2012
Journal Article

Journal Article

Lessons Learned from a Quality Improvement Intervention with Homeless Veteran Services

Homeless veterans are a vulnerable population, with high mortality and morbidity rates. Evidence-based practices for homelessness have been challenging to implement.

Aug 1, 2012
Blog

RAND Research Contributes to the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation

Adequate compensation is critical to recruiting and retaining an all-volunteer force—in peacetime and wartime alike. To assess the effectiveness of U.S. military pay and benefits, the president directs a review of military compensation every four years. Four RAND studies contributed to this review.

Jun 29, 2012
News Release

News Release

Combat Injuries Affect Veterans in the Labor Market

Disability payments made to veterans injured during combat adequately compensate them for the earning losses they experience in the civilian job market.

Jun 28, 2012
Report

Report

How Do Combat Injuries Affect Veterans in the Labor Market?

Because of disability compensation, the income of military service members who suffer serious or very serious injuries is on average about 36 percent higher four years following deployment than what would have been expected had they not been injured.

Jun 28, 2012
Report

Report

What is the Financial Impact of Combat Deaths on Surviving Spouses and Children?

Over the first four years following the death of a service member, recurring benefits offset more than two-thirds of the losses in estimated household earnings, on average. When combined with the lump-sum benefits the family receives, the benefits are likely sufficient to fully replace the lost earnings for several decades.

Jun 28, 2012
Blog

Resources for Servicemembers and Veterans with PTSD

As Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day approaches on June 27th, policymakers continue to look for ways to best help our nation's servicemembers and veterans with PTSD and other combat related mental health problems.

Jun 21, 2012
Testimony

Military Veterans' Experiences in For-Profit Higher Education

Veterans choose for-profit colleges because their tuition rates are set to match allowable GI Bill benefits; they have adult-oriented, career-focused programs with flexible schedules; they accept military transcripts; courses are available when needed; and students can attend the same institution in multiple states if they relocate.

May 17, 2012
Periodical

Periodical

RAND Review: Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2012

Stories cover Iran's nuclear threat, social security in Mexico, programs for veterans, crime costs, U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, the health insurance mandate, legal defense, marijuana legalization, global education, and Louisiana's coastal planning.

May 11, 2012
Blog

Tax Credits Can Boost Employment Among Vets with Disabilities

RAND researchers undertook a study designed to measure the impact of the 2007 WOTC tax credit expansion on the employment and earnings of disabled veterans. They found that the new tax credits expanded employment significantly among the target group of disabled veterans.

Apr 16, 2012
Report

Assessment of the Content, Design, and Dissemination of the Real Warriors Campaign

Presents the results of an assessment of the Real Warriors Campaign, a multimedia program designed to promote resilience, facilitate recovery, and support the reintegration of returning servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

Apr 16, 2012

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Military Veterans

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War Veteran

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