simple fly Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Some cases of PTSD have nothing to do with combat. The stigma of PTSD will not change with a colorful ribbon or medal. Our nation's mind set has to change. [ [ It's ( PTSD ) not a qualifying Purple Heart wound," said Defense Department spokeswoman Eileen Lainez... PTSD is not a wound intentionally caused by the enemy from an outside force or agent, but is a secondary effect caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event, she said ] ] my stressor happened in oklahoma city oklahoma....a long way from combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Commander Bob Posted January 7, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) The VA is a stressor for me.... Some of us should get a medal for just entering the building... lol. Edited January 7, 2009 by Commander Bob 92-93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder MikeR Posted January 8, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted January 8, 2009 Just dealing with the VA is enough to lower your GAF score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Commander Bob Posted January 9, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted January 9, 2009 The purple heart / PTSD story aired on NBC nightly news, tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Commander Bob Posted January 9, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) The decision was reached following a review suggested by US Defense Secretary Robert Gates after touring a mental health center at Fort Bliss, Texas in May. The civilians are scratching their heads tonight. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/artic...XCg7RQSvoKjPvjQ Edited January 9, 2009 by Commander Bob 92-93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFCTRUCKDRIVER Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I am sorry so many of you have to rely on the VA for medical help. I can only thank god I am retiring with my benefits intact. hang in there brothers and sisters..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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