Taking Care of Our Veterans: State Expenditures
by Christian Stellakis on May 27, 2014 | Views: 154 | Score: 0
| Compensation and Pension | 63574737000 |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | 55993792000 |
| Education & Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment | 11949205000 |
| General Operating Expenses | 6889908000 |
| Unique Patients | 5690384000 |
| Insurance and Indemnities | 1699587000 |
| Loan Guarantees | 1385063000 |
| Construction | 1330053000 |
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In 2013, the total state expenditures on veteran affairs summed over 142 billion dollars. Of that 142 billion, approximately eighty-eight percent was spent in a way that directly benefits veterans in the form of pensions, compensation, medical care and employment.