I strongly, strongly urge you to read STOLEN VALOR.
It is an absolute must read on this subject.
Sadly, the fact is - the FACTS are - that an astonishing number of claimants, almost all of whom are successful, are frauds. A massive number of “Vietnam Vets” on disability are frauds. And, as you probably know, a shocking number of the guys who hang out at The Wall, who are on TV, who have written books about secret ops, whose service is lauded, who talk about “Agent Orange” (Dude I was orange all over my skin for years! [uhh, it wasn’t orange...]) are frauds.
FRAUDS. All over.
Almost all the bums on the street are frauds. What Kerry undertook is more than a common theme.
My own service was extremely modest. I have the deepest love and respect for our combat heroes. But a lot of the PTSD guys - indeed most - are frauds.
It is a plain fact.
Its hard to make the case that happened while cleaning latrines at a supply depot in the rear.