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Originally Posted by Boomer
Bill14564, why jump in with an asinine defense? No system is foolproof.
Besides, more veterans slip through the cracks than are successful with fraudulent claims. Why even debate this one?
retiredguy123 stepped in it and my guess is he knows that now. Bill, you are stepping in it, too.
My guess is neither of you ever saw combat, were ever in the military, and might not even be old enough to have had to be concerned about the draft.
If you have never experienced the horrors of combat or even served in the military, you should do some serious thinking before saying anything — no matter what — about PTSD claims being fraudulent.
I am so respectful of the term PTSD that I cannot stand it when people throw it around in a joking way, applying it, unthinkingly, to silly things.
In the Civil War it was called Soldier’s Heart. I can remember WWII veterans who were “shell shocked.” Now we call it PTSD. And as long as our species continues to wage war, the ongoing tragedies that can follow combat will be with us.
Please stop and think — and an apology wouldn’t hurt either.
Boomer, wife of Mr. Boomer, Green Beret
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Boomer, I appreciate your post. I don't mind apologizing, but I don't think an apology is warranted in this case. I posted because I was disappointed with T2T when they seem to be making a radical change in the direction of their charity mission. Other posters expressed the same opinion. It was one of my favorite charities. I didn't reject PTSD as a valid disability claim. But, disability fraud is a reality that is even acknowledged by the VA. People who donate money to charity want to know that their money is used for a good purpose. Apparently, T2T is asking for donations to assist homeless veterans who have PTSD. Some posters described their experiences with PTSD, but they did not seem to be homeless, so they would not even benefit from the new T2T mission. I believe that homelessness is a complex issue and I don't think more money will solve it. These veterans already have access to medical treatment, and they receive additional money in disability benefits. Adding more money in the form of private donations is not the answer. I am also concerned that combining money for homeless veterans with the physically disabled veterans will dilute the assistance to the physically disabled veterans, which is an entirely different issue that can be helped with more money.