10 best states for retired military veterans

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After years of military service, one of the most challenging obstacles veterans face is building a normal life — and some states make that process more possible than others. 

Each year approximately 200,000 service members transition from military to civilian life, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Many veterans face major struggles, including PTSD, disability and homelessness, so in an effort to make the changeover as successful as possible, personal finance platform WalletHub ranked some of the best states for them to retire to. 

Total score: 56.18/100

Quality of life rank: 27/51

Paola Peralta
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Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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