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.
combat stress reactions (CSR's) the expected, predictable, emotional, intellectual, physical and or behavioral reactions of service members exposed to operational stress in combat or military operations, other than war. terms for combat stress historically include combat fatigue, combat exhaustion and battle fatigue.