I would guess 1% are actually disabled. This system is a joke.
Have a neighbor on this scam. A union tradesman with very marketable skills. Every time I see him out working on his car or hanging Christmas lights on his house I have to wonder just what his disability is.
Sad to say, I’ve even met recent young vets who have figured out how to scheme and scam the VA. (claims for tinitus seem harder to disprove so that was one on his list of planned attempts) He even knew the formula for percentage and amounts.
It’s seeminginly even encouraged in out-processing briefings with a wink and a nod.
Very discouraging.