Reply #27: For one thing, PTSD is a well-understood disorder now

[Canuckistanian]

Well, at least "better understood".

And treatments are much more effective. Also, now that it's recognized as a actual disorder and not just "nerves" or "shell shock", vets (or their families) will seek out treatments more readily.

But unfortunately, there will be a great many who will not seek treatment and gradually withdraw from society.

So it will be like post-Vietnam, only on a smaller scale (depending on how long this war lasts).