Using DSM-5 Criteria to Evaluate PTSD Claims in Litigation

There seems to be a growing trend of plaintiffs attempting to recover damages for emotional distress and specifically claims related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The diagnosis of PTSD is strictly interpreted by the medical profession, or should be. There have been multiple changes contained in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)….
By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &