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Also point me to the evidence that Murtha´s medals were not earned.

As far as I know the Purple Heart is not like other awards where the commander has to submit them once someone recommends them. The doctors or medics make the entry and submit the paperwork. You get the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat action and it doesn't say how much blood you lose or how severe the wounds have to be to receive the award.

I took grenade shrapnel in my left shoulder, didn't hardly bleed and it is still in there. I was asked if I wanted a PH and I said no, some of my men were really badly wounded in the same action, one lost a leg, and it didn't seem right.

I know people that got the Purple heart for almost nothing. A 1st sergeant got one for smashing his big toe on his desk during a mortar attack. I also know men who refused them. Depends on the man and his character.