Friday, May 16, 2008

V.A. To Combat Combat Stress

Just remember this government SUPPORTS the TROOPS, right?

You gotta spit that one back up, 'murkns, 'cause that shit gonna make you sick!!!


"V.A. Disavows Combat Stress Memo"

WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal e-mail message written by a Veterans Affairs Department employee suggested that the agency avoid giving a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans and instead consider a diagnosis that might result in a lower disability payment.

The message, dated March 20 and titled “Suggestion,” said: “Given that we are having more and more compensation seeking veterans, I’d like to suggest that we refrain from giving a diagnosis of PTSD straight out. Consider a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder, R/O PTSD.” R/O stands for “rule out.”

“Additionally,” it said, “we really don’t or have time to do the extensive testing that should be done to determine PTSD.”

Oh, readers, all that $$$$ WASTED!!!

These asshole war-makers in Washington NEVER CARED about the TROOPS!!!!

Also see: In-Spec-TION!

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