Reputation of Misdiagnoses and Factors Contributing to Violence in Veterans with PTSD

This chapter explores the reputation of Fort Lewis McCord for misdiagnosing PTSD symptoms in troops stationed there, while highlighting that most people with PTSD do not engage in violent behavior. It discusses the factors, including age, financial instability, combat exposure, PTSD, alcohol misuse, and a history of violence, that significantly increase the probability of violence in veterans. The chapter also touches on the Kandahar massacre by Robert Bales and the aftermath, including the compensation provided to the Afghan families and the potential involvement of the Afghanistan government.