I’m a disabled veteran who was evicted from my home - I thought I was protected but I was wrong and given days to leave

A VETERAN has been evicted from his home amid a period of poor health and given just days to leave.

Cleveland, Tennessee local Ricky Norman suffers from a number of heart conditions and physical disabilities that have left him with enormous medical bills.

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Norman claims that the cost of treatment has drained him of much of his money, causing him to miss rent payments.

He was given just five days to leave his home.

The elderly man hoped that the eviction would be put on hold due to Covid-19 policies, but in May, the Tennesee Supreme Court ordered eviction proceedings to resume as of June 1.

“I’m trying to find another place, but [...] looks like I’m screwed," Norman told ABC9.

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The Tennessee CARES Act Management System provided relief for disabled and other vulnerable people in need of financial assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic.

However, Norman did not qualify for the assistance offered as he hasn't been working for the past few years since suffering multiple strokes on the job, according to ABC9.

A number of people expressed concern for Norman on X, formerly Twitter.

"A disabled veteran should never have to even pay rent after serving his country and becoming disabled," one person wrote.

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"Has anyone tried to help him? That’s just so very sad," said another.

Evictions are a real threat to millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet.

Freddie Davis lost his job as a truck driver amid the coronavirus pandemic, and his landlord almost doubled his rent.

And in September, the 51-year-old was evicted from his Miami apartment.

Freddie said he wants to find another place but his $1,000-a-month disability check is not enough, per The Associated Press.

He lost a leg to diabetes, suffers congestive heart failure, and is recovering from multiple wounds on his other leg and foot.

Freddie is now considered homeless and lives in a hotel room with the help of a nonprofit that helps homeless people.

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