According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 55% of the general population will experience at least one traumatic event in their lives and, as a result, about 7%–8% of the population will have PTSD at some point in their lives. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) injuries in workers compensation (WC) have recently attracted the attention of legislators and other system stakeholders. With more focus on compensating those who suffer from PTSD due to a work-related event, it's important to understand:
|- Why PTSD injuries in WC may become more prevalent
- What is the definition of PTSD injuries
- Who is affected
- Where these injuries impact the WC system
- Their potential cost
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