A lot off people may bash me for this , but this individual (which I personally know since elementary school) was milking the system. I see a lot off holes in his story.
SSG,
It seems that you're angered, so I will disengaged by leaving this quote and a few comments.
"His actions are mostly related to the unit morale, toxic environment and depression related from his mother's and grandfather's death."
I stated this earlier, just as you in a similar way in your recent post. I know what PTS consist off. I know it doesn't have to be combat related.
Now if you're debating the milking the system comment. Explain to me how Ivan self diagnose himself with TBI when he never saw action. That's what I called trying to milk the system.
SSG Ellington I see that this is a sensitive topic for you. I respect your passion for the topic and your service, so as a gentlemen I agree to disagree.
Just because he wasnt diagnosed doesnt mean he wasnt getting treatment. He was being treated. Whether or not he had a peice of paper that said he had it or not doesnt change anything.
Its like having a flat tire on your car. You may not know what is wrong with it yet, but you put air in it (treat it) until you find out. Whether it's a whole, a nail, bad valve stem, whatever, you are still treating it until you find out the cause.
Or better yet like a cold. I have a runny nose, and body aches. I dont have to be diagnosed with the flu to start taking tylenol and theraflu.