About four-in-ten post-9/11 veterans say the government hasn't given them enough help

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September 6, 2019

2. Readjusting to civilian life

About four-in-ten post-9/11 veterans say the government hasn’t given them enough help

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2. Readjusting to civilian life
Veterans are divided over the VA’s job performance
Veterans who say they experienced post-traumatic stress much more likely to have faced financial challenges during transition
About a third of veterans say they had trouble paying bills after leaving military
Veterans who experienced emotional trauma related to military service are more likely to have faced certain emotional challenges during transition
Post-9/11 veterans less likely to feel proud, optimistic
About seven-in-ten veterans say they frequently felt proud of their service after leaving the military
Officers more likely than NCOs, enlisted personnel to say the military prepared them well for transition to civilian life
Post-9/11 veterans more likely than pre-9/11 veterans to say readjusting to civilian life was difficult

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