PTSD and combat related experience?

Question

I have a long history of PTSD and therapy for it that trails back a couple years to the 16 months I served in Afghanistan. But when I got my narrative summary for a medical discharge for a bunch of physical and mental issues, the army doctor changed the wording to combat related anxiety with disassociation disorder, homicidal tendencies, somotoform( a close spelling of the word), and rage issues, audio and visual hallucinations, and flash backs. So what the difference? Could it be that they are 2 different things or is the army just covering their *** on numbers of soldiers leaving the army with PTSD? I know I would be entitled to an additional 30% disability if they just said it. But I don't know what to do

Answer 1

The Army allegedly tried to avoid the PTSD label with other wording like what you indicate or the term "chronic adjustment disorder" which may deprive Veterans of the true benefits they deserve. Learn more about what causes the signs & symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, the latest PTSD treatments that can help plus how to cope with it. Find FREE information at http://www.PostTraumaticStressDisorder.info a Veteran friendly website.