Old war, new disability claims

Four decades after the Vietnam War, veterans from that era account for the largest share of a massive backlog of claims for disability compensation.

Increased claims

Among Vietnam veterans, the number being compensated for their most common conditions has risen dramatically.

Note: A single veteran may qualify for multiple conditions.

Sources: Veterans Affairs

Credits: Graphics reporting by Alan Zarembo. Graphic by Paul Duginski. Programming by Anthony Pesce.

Published: May 11, 2013