PTSD Medical Discharge Question

I had a question and was hoping you ladies could help. If you are medically discharged from the army because of PTSD does that go on your discharge papers and will future employers know this or have privy to finding out?

[Berkley]

it's on you're discharge papers yes but it's coded. Future employees would have to know that code to know what it means.

[PatsGirl317]

I think what they'll see is that he was medically discharged, unless they know the codes or he tells them, they more than likely won't know why.

ETA: The one clause that I can think of in that would be if he got a job that he needed a security clearance, then it might come up.

He wants to work as a prison guard, think they can figure it out?

(he is already guarenteed a job without his resume but I worry about admin)

[PatsGirl317]

Yea, that might come up hun, he may have to explain it... but then during wartime they almost need to expect PTSD in post-combat military men... whether they were actually diagnosed or not. Its a toss up to be honest hun. They could still hire him but they may restrict him to a certain type of job & may not have access to firearms.

He isn't doing so hot. Its really bad. He would be totally fine if he's not in Iraq. kwim?

[footstepswife]

If I remember correctly, yes. It may hold him up, but they normally do mental health check and such.

Good Luck Sweetie!!

[PatsGirl317]

Yea, I've been saying for years now that the services need better psych services. One of my best friends is a Corpsman on his third tour, first one in Afganistan and the kid should have been given help a long time ago. He came home a couple times on medical leave for physical injuries & cannot function in society. He talks about killing himself frequently and still they send him out there to watch more of his buddies die.

Originally Posted by PatsGirl317 Yea, I've been saying for years now that the services need better psych services. One of my best friends is a Corpsman on his third tour, first one in Afganistan and the kid should have been given help a long time ago. He came home a couple times on medical leave for physical injuries & cannot function in society. He talks about killing himself frequently and still they send him out there to watch more of his buddies die.

I am so so sorry for the hell your friend deals with. Sometimes I want to move to another country, I am the most patriotic person you'll ever meet but I dont like what the US is turning into. They use you and throw you away when your no good anymore. :mad

[Laurie119]

From what I understand, his DD-214 would state "Medical Discharge" under type of discharge, but there wouldn't be information as to why. The Veterans Administration rating schedule states that if you're discharged from the military for medical reasons, you are automatically eligible for 50% disability from them.

I don't know about being a prison guard, but my hubby was disqualified from civilian law enforcement due to his PTSD and the medications that he takes.