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hlthe2b

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1. Given his history with that special unrelenting Afghan force, that he did not receive PTSD screening and precautionary

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 11:09 AM

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care--is tragic and with tragic impacts. Same as with American GI's who should be reviewed for their experiences/exposures in combat to receive similar.

I know, morning after assessments are easy, but I've maintained this since Vietnam. This is not the only instance of trauma rising to incite horrific violence.

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Given his history with that special unrelenting Afghan force, that he did not receive PTSD screening and precautionary hlthe2b Monday #1

He couldn't stay after having fought for us. The Taliban would have killed or imprisoned him. maxsolomon Monday #2