I know that veterans mostly use the veterans' mutual insurance company. The French government contributes to the plan, and premiums paid are tax deductible. The vast majority of veterans appreciate this plan, which allows them to pay premiums without being penalized for it. As well, when a veteran turns 65, the pension is paid out and it is tax-free, which represents a double advantage. In my view, this type of pension paid out of a mutual insurance plan is a must for veterans.
A measure which is also greatly appreciated by veterans is administered under the Office National des Anciens Combattants et Victimes de Guerre, and it provides mainly social and administrative support, be it in terms of treatment, loans, help with paper work, and there usually is someone close by to provide guidance. For instance, in the case of a family which is already dealing with a difficult situation, and which is forced to deal with complicated administrative procedures, there would be someone nearby, at the regional level to directly help that family. Of course, social and administrative support are not only provided through this national office. The various branches of the military, including the ground forces, also support the wounded when they return from a mission. It's what we call the ground forces support cell for injured soldiers, and it provides support and psychological guidance, concrete help and psychological counselling for families.
So I think that the most important way to help is to have someone on the ground, close by, who can help the soldiers and their families. As I said in my introduction, we also have tax benefits relating to insured pensions which are guaranteed by the state and which have been increased given the economic crisis.