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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I rewrote this thread because I just wanted to get opinions about the mission change for the Tunnel to Towers charity, not to create a controversy. I have always considered this charity to be one of my favorites because of their focus on helping veterans with severe physical disabilities suffered in combat to get housing, and because of their exceptional cost efficiency. Now, Frank Siller is appearing in TV commercials asking for donations to help homeless veterans with PTSD. I don't deny that some veterans suffer from PTSD, but I just don't view veterans with PTSD in the same way as veterans who lost their legs in combat. I also believe that some disability claims for PTSD may be fraudulent and I don't trust the current screening process for PTSD claims. Please provide opinions.
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To put your mind as ease, my spouse was interviewed for PTSD, along with my accounts of horrific Nam nights I get to relive for the rest of one of our lives. All three of our children sent extensive letters accounting their lives as children, and adults.
VA denied any help for PTSD, as he wasn’t Bad enough, to qualify for help. Without a percentage there isn’t any method for treatment.
Last night during the heavy rain, I had to be awake to watch the 1000th or more times reliving one of the death scenarios in my kitchen. (Mash unit, Rocket Ally with thousands of wounded, dying, or near dead or dead so they could try their best). To keep him safe, and myself safe, I can’t sleep, until it’s finished and returns to sleep. The highlight is he cleans the OR table, puts away instruments, and makes sure his numbers are correct on the back table.
We don’t want the fraud money you are so worried about. Spouses Need Help, for not only their spouse, but their own mental well being.