2007-07-23 05:11:59 · 13 answers · asked by Curious 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The answer to deploying a soldier with PTSD is that this is decided by the doctors. All soldiers with PTSD are listed as either 'deployable' or 'nondeployable.' If the doctors feel that you are deployable then you can be sent overseas.
I was listed as 'non-deployable' due to PTSD and retired.
BTW - anybody who claims that PTSD does not exist needs to get a clue and do some reading on the subject.
2007-07-23 05:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I know where the two of you are coming from. Thanks to your bf and all those that serve our country! This is really hard for one to go through in return it makes it hard on everyone around them. My cousin has been in the Army for 4 yrs and has 2 yrs left. I have seen alot with him and his friends. He has been deployed to Iraq and Afghan. It is scary not knowing if and when he will be deployed agian. Also seen my sisters nephew after he got back. It was sad. He thought we were doing a drive by when we were picking up my Brother-in-Law. He has was real bad for the month he came home. Suggest him to talk to someone. Just be as supportive as you can this is extremely hard. I couldn't imagine adding all the things these hero's have to go through along with the everyday depression. It is easy for them to turn to drugs and alcohol. Answer all the calls no matter what time and just listen. Just let him know he is not alone and he will have to take it one day at a time. My Grandfather was in WWII and he never forgot after all the yrs. He lost his brother and his whole platoon. The guilt he had for him not being the one. It breaks my heart just thinking about the internal and external pain all these men and women feel. He might have to go on medication and speak with someone. Either way he has to be around family or friends that love him. I don't suggest him being alone. This will be something he will never forget, but learn to cope with. It will be a day to day process and you being strong, compassionate, and open with him is so important. Best of Luck! God Bless and ((HUGS)) for you and your boyfriend and his whole family. I would also discuss with his family a plan to help him. It sounds like you really love him and only want the best for him. If you both seek conseling that might be best also. You are together and you will both need it.
2016-05-21 01:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the question would need to be..when were you diagnosed?? If you were diagnosed because of what occured on your most recent deployment and they are recommending treatment other than drugs (supportive therapy), then you should be able to ask for a deferment for the next deployment. If the diagnosis was connected to something else or was from a time prior to your enlistment, than probably not. If you are scheduled to deploy and feel this is a valid concern, make an appointment immediately with your primary care provider. He or she can help you figure out options.
2007-07-23 05:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No,you can no longer be used by the Army.PTSD is real and in a milieu like Iraq,it would only cause an implosion.The question is,if anyone has been diagnosed--not if it is suspected.
2007-07-23 05:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by Den 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Erudite, if PTSD is not a "real" disorder, then why are SO MANY people diagnosed with it?? I think someone got denied disability when they got back from Nam, huh??
2007-07-23 05:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by J S 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well, as you should know being in the service that you belong to them...... You are only a pon for them to us. They could care less. Even if you were to a point that you could cause some real problems at a real bad situation. Remember you are only a pon. Think about the Gulf War. Did they care? NO!
2007-07-23 05:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by hipgram 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Sadly, yes.
2007-07-23 05:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by Army mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
The answerer Erudite has a point. There has never been any proof from any psychologist that shows a link between high amounts of stress and personality disorders.
2007-07-23 05:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel R 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
If you are being treated for PTSD, you are concidered "NONDEPLOYABLE", period, end of discussion.
2007-07-24 14:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by under pressure 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. happens all the time.
2007-07-23 06:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋