Wounded Soldiers of America

Mission

Honor the Fallen, Serve the wounded, Empower our Warriors

Vision

Wounded Soldiers of America’s Vision is to ensure all veterans receive comprehensive support and services empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives in our community. We have a passion for making a difference and impacting the lives of Disabled American Veteran

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Disabled Veterans

One out of every ten veterans alive today was seriously injured at some point while serving in the military, and three-quarters of those injuries occurred in combat. For many of these 2.2 million wounded warriors, the physical and emotional consequences of their wounds have endured long after they left the military.

Veterans who suffered major service-related injuries are more than twice as likely as their more fortunate comrades to say they had difficulties readjusting to civilian life. They are almost three times as likely as other veterans to report they have suffered from post-traumatic stress (PTS). And they are less likely in later life to be in overall good health or to hold full-time jobs.

military is a dangerous profession, and longer service brings greater risk of serious injury. those who served 10 years or more are twice as likely as those who served two years or less to suffer a service-related serious injury

When Being Disabled is a Disability

Getting a job is hard for many disabled veterans. And even when they find work, their disability sometimes makes it difficult for them to stay on the job. Nearly three-in-ten disabled veterans say their impairment prevented them from getting or keeping a job at some point in their working lives.

Those with the greatest degree of disability encountered the most obstacles in the workplace. Two-thirds of those who are 100% disabled say their impairment has prevented them from getting a job. In contrast, only about 15% of those who had a disability rating of less than 30% experienced similar problems.

Regardless of when they served, many veterans with a service-connected disability work in the public sector, where they get an advantage when applying for a job. Still, a majority of employed disabled veterans are in the private sector.

One out of ten veterans alive today were wounded while serving and countless others are disabled after leaving the military. Many veterans also suffer from invisible disabilities such as PTSD or traumatic brain injury (TBI). For these disabled veterans, returning to normal life can be challenging. Fortunately, many charities are dedicated to supporting disabled veterans and helping them to integrate back into society.

The Consequences of Serious Injuries The physical, emotional and economic toll of a serious service-related injury does not end when the service member leaves the military. Years and even decades after they were discharged, veterans who were badly hurt while serving are significantly more likely to be in poor health and somewhat less likely to be employed.