The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average annual income of physical therapy assistants was $51,110 as of May 2011. This was based on a mean hourly wage of $24.57. The top 10 percent of earners made more than $71,200 a year, while the bottom 10 percent earned less than $32,030.
The noun VETERAN has 3 senses: 1. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service. 2. a person who has served in the armed forces. 3. an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service. Familiarity information: VETERAN used as a noun is uncommon.
In wartime, you'll hear the word casualty used often for someone killed or injured. But casualty can also refer to deaths or injuries suffered in an accident or some other unfortunate event. The term casualties of war has been around for a while and refers to the ugly downside of military victory. Anyone who loses life or limb, either in the fighting or as a civilian, is called a casualty.