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Report: Veterans Likely to Earn Lower Wages

HeadlineFeb 08, 2008

A new report from the Veterans Affairs Department has found that recently discharged veterans are having a hard time finding civilian jobs. The veterans are also more likely to earn lower wages for years, due partly to employer concerns about their mental health and overall skills. The still-unpublished report was obtained by the Associated Press.

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