[PjLyness1965]

Originally Posted by Marmaduke

Agreed. It is pretty hard to fake PTSD, as said above, no matter the military commercials.

Those of us who worked with Vets have a great deal of street smarts and intrinsic ability.

I've Never said this out loud to anyone before, but i'm going to say it now...

There is nothing that makes me MORE upset than when I hear a Veteran claiming that another Veteran is gaming the system.

Walk a mile in his/her shoes and report back to me.

Remember HIPPA doesn't allow ANYONE to know another's medical and/or mental health information, except those involved in the individuals case management.

Trust me, there isn't a psych observation ward for PTSD determination, but there are multi-disciplines collaborating behind the scenes on the Vet's behalf.

Veterans:
Hear Me!
No Matter How Bad you were treated in the past after discharge, give it another go, you may meet an advocate like me someday who will fight like heck for you.
Remember-Vets for Vets, do not poo-poo ANYONE'S perceived disability.

YOU cannot see what's going on in their brain/mind, organs, central nervous system, blood and bones, Service Related, so....Shhhh!!! Thx.

Thank you. It makes me so mad that this guy is accusing veterans of faking PTSD. He has no idea what each veteran has experienced. The VA also awards PTSD claims for military sexual trauma, but this guy will probably accuse women AND MEN of faking that too! Disgusting! The OP should be taken down. It’s an insult to us veterans that served this country and this retired guy should be ashamed of himself.