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I read that if I have PTSD, I will get a diagnosis of a personality disorder and separated without benefits. Whats the truth about that?

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I read that if I have PTSD, I will get a diagnosis of a personality disorder and separated without benefits. Whats the truth about that?

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A4. This is not true. These are two different conditions. The onset of a personality disorder can be traced back at least to adolescence or early adulthood whereas PTSD develops in response to exposure to a traumatic event and may occur during any point in an individual’s life. PTSD is a primary clinical condition and may qualify for a Medical Evaluation Board and medical retirement with full benefits. A personality disorder is a longstanding pattern of behavior that is significantly different than the expectation of that person’s individual culture. When a Personality Disorder produces inappropriate behavior by the Soldier, then it may be appropriate to evaluate and then separate him/her under a Chapter 5-13 IAW AR 635-200.