Table of Contents1 Overview2 Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder3 Diagnosis and Treatment4 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation5 Personal Injury Claims for PTSD6 Role of Expert Testimony7 Workers’ Comp Benefits and PTSD8 Veterans and PTSD Claims 20249 Final Thoughts Overview Not all wounds are visible. Some are unseen, deeper, and hurtful than anything that bleeds. They make you feel on edge and lonely. They hamper your day-to-day activities. Yeah, I am talking about something which you often simplify and debase as stress. It’s about Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This blog takes you deeper into the specifics of PTSD and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder compensation claims. PTSD is a psychological disorder developed in some individuals in response to a traumatic incident like an accident, workplace injury, or physical abuse. Such traumatic events could make an individual feel afraid, shocked, and powerless. The likelihood of developing PTSD is determined by the nature of the triggering event. It is estimated that 7-8% of Americans will develop PTSD in their lifetime. Women are two times more likely to develop PTSD than men, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). As per the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the … Continue reading Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation Claims (PTSD)