This is an interesting article.

PTSD is very serious when severe, but the VA does NOT consider anyone disabled just because they were diagnosed with PTSD. That in itself is NOT a disability. For one traumatic event, I don’t think they would ever give someone disability for that, probably just treatment to get better. I think there a lot of rumors out there. You must have severe problems to be disabled with PTSD. I don’t think it can be faked. Doctors are not dumb. There just isn’t a way to do that. But I think most doctors know that one event can be enough to have symptoms, but not enough to be permanently disabled.

They may have let up requirements for a diagnosis, but the requirements for disability are the same. There are things they look for, beyond anything anyone can fake.

Thanks Gordo. 🙂

Stevie…. I’m going to go out on a limb and label you as a “social retard”. I don’t think you will find a definition on Google, but it probably stems from your insecurities of being the last one picked to play touch football.

Patrick, I’m sure that Chris is the acceptation (exception) to the rule, but let’s not lose sight of the fact that … how we say something, does not change the validity of it. I think that’s where the expression “The truth hurts” comes from

…and as much as I should be honored that your retirement goals reflect my career path, Chris Hernandez is my hero.