"I believe that any veteran should have access to healthcare and treatment for PTSD."
"Ranking Republican Member, Doug Lamborn has raised concerns about damage to the integrity of the system."
"I commend you for your compassion toward our veterans. Your bill is based on the best of intentions."
"I believe such a loose standard diminishes the bravery and service of those who faced the fire up close."
"Unfortunately, circumstances can conceivably arise in which an individual who is not a combat veteran under the existing definition is exposed to an overwhelming stressor but he or she is unable to pr..."
"I know it has been a longstanding issue for you to ensure that no one falls through the cracks due to unintended consequences of the laws and regulations pertaining to compensation for PTSD."
"I hope that through the collective efforts and knowledge of the individuals gathered here this afternoon, we can help ensure that every veteran who has service-related PTSD is able to access the benef..."
"I extend my thanks to you for holding this hearing and I look forward to hearing the testimony of our colleagues and witnesses on our panel today."
"What type of recourse would a noncombat veteran have if the traumatic event they experienced is not expressly written down in their service record?"
"I have introduced H.R. 952, the Combat PTSD Act to redefine section 1154 to include a theater of combat operations during a period of war or in combat against a hostile force."
"The criteria recommended by the Institute of Medicine or the National Academies of Sciences should be taken as the definitive methodology."