Department of Veterans Affairs - VA - Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD - Identification and Compensation Brief
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This document summarizes information about combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including identification, symptoms, diagnosis, disability ratings, and how to seek compensation. It discusses signs of PTSD like re-experiencing trauma, avoidance of stimuli, and increased arousal. It also outlines the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, degrees of severity, and specifiers. Regarding compensation, it describes how combat service and decorations provide evidence of a stressor and the requirements for granting service connection. A scale lists PTSD disability ratings from 0-100% based on social and occupational impairment.
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2. Exposure to trauma and stress is common for military personnel due to factors like deployment, combat, and family stressors, which can exacerbate mental health issues.
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4. It is important
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