Pilgrim, just this week Obama's administration changed the rules for treatment for PTSD. No longer do you have to PROVE ONE INCIDENT was traumatic and the cause of PTSD, Depression and Brain injuries. They have recognized that the stress of being in frequent rocket and artillery and other enemy actions could add up to a serious problem for many, even if they could not document being in firefights like I had to.
It's got more to do with the new Vets from Afghan and Iraq. Sometimes just too much time in the field, outside the wire. You're tense and stressed worried about being killed day after day. This administration has realized it's a problem. You don't have to be Audie Murphy to get help. Like I said before, it took me over 4 years to get my first claim approved for 10%, and that was with very strong documentation that Iwas involved with combat, including a few awards that specifically state.... for actions as a COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHER. Because my MOS wasn't 11Bravo, the VA wouldn't approve. (Screw it, I'm sick of talking about it.)
Now, as of last week, the VA is asking those who have been refused in the past to re-apply for benefits.
Like I said Dennis, I don't understand why he's doing this, but on your next trip to the VA, ask some others how they feel about McCain.
Of course I VOTED for McCain, but that was just because he was the better man, not because of his position on Vet's rights.
