You’re exactly right, and PTSD is the most over-diagnosed mental disorder in DSM-5. In fact, it’s become a catch-all or like a proprietary eponym like Coke, Jell-o, Popsicle, Q-Tip or Kleenex. In most cases of claimed PTSD, it’s something else like Acute Stress Disorder, or one or more of many anxiety or depressive disorders. All of its notoriety is attributable to the VA’s connection to permanent, tax-free structured disability benefits. Now, everyone has “PTSD.” Just ask them.
“Now, everyone has “PTSD.” Just ask them.”
The VA certification exams for PTSD are rigorous and cannot be faked.
Get a clue.
“All of its notoriety is attributable to the VA’s connection to permanent, tax-free structured disability benefits. Now, everyone has “PTSD.” Just ask them.”
Exactly that. If you pay people to have some affliction, you will have no shortage of people who have that affliction.
There has been fraud in military disability for a long time, not just with PTSD.