In 1776, Continental Congress would provide pensions during the Revolutionary War to soldiers who were disabled. Veterans were also given the option of a domiciliary home to have in home care, this also included incidental medical and hospital treatment for the injuries or diseases they may have. In 1917, the United States went into World War I, this became “the first mechanized war, and as a result, soldiers who were exposed to mustard gas, other chemicals and fumes required specialized care after the war” in military hospitals. Servicemen were also exposed to horrors, shelling, and ambushes while caring for the wounded. Luckily, “Congress enacted large numbers of new benefits for veterans” with disability compensation programs, insurance
