2007-02-20 03:40:39 · 5 answers · asked by Jaci F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
First, to be precise, it's not the Military Code of Justice, it's the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ - meaning that it's uniform throughout all the military services.
The UCMJ is essentially the criminal code of the military services - it does not deal with administrative actions nor medical situations.
To answer your question - PTSD is a recognized medical condition. None of the 134 articles in the UCMJ deal with diagnosis, treatment, or disposition of medical conditions. A medical discharge can be granted if the medical condition is debilitating, as many cases of PTSD are - but that is an administrative action under the regulations of the military services, not covered by the UCMJ.
2007-02-20 05:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you'd collect a pension if you're released on a medical note for injuries you received as a result of duty. PTSD is treated like an injury now; it's real! There's been cases of people going berserk YEARS after being in combat because the condition was never addressed.
If you're medically unfit to serve - you're out.
If you got your medical issue in the line of duty - you get paid!
2007-02-20 03:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that PTSD is addressed in the MCJ .
2007-02-20 03:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by supressdesires 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UCMJ does not cover medical discharges.
2007-02-20 12:52:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they are diagnosed with it and are not fit for duty.
2007-02-20 03:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋