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.
Most dictionaries define veteran as (1) A person who has served in the armed forces, or (2) An old soldier who has seen long service. Using the dictionary definition, one would be a military veteran with just one day of military service, even with a dishonorable discharge. In actuality, there is no standardized legal definition of military veteran in the United States. You see, veteran benefits weren't created all at one time.