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They got paid for working for the government, just like any other employee gets paid for working for a company. Unlike any other company, they don't pay into an insurance towards disability. That's something entirely paid for by the government. It's obviously one of the perks the government offers for servicemem, and the funding comes from taxpayer money. It's an en lement that government allocates funds for just like any other en lement (like food stamps, etc).
Government disbursement on disability for non-servicemen comes from Social Security, a program people pay into. Medical care for those type of disabled come from Medicare, another program people pay into with their paychecks. That those programs might not be getting enough funds doesn't take from the fact that they're programs where people pay into throughout their lifes (paid-for programs). There's no such thing with the VA. It's a benefit afforded to servicemen that they never have to pay a penny into. A welfare program, basically.
In the context of his premise, it makes complete sense. As a matter of fact, seeing your reaction, it's further confirmation that running on ending the VA en lement is a losing proposition with vets. Much like messing with Medicare is with seniors.
