Can Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD") develop in non-combat situations? Can fighting against actions of fraud, waste and abuse?

I was in the hospital for a month, died once cause my own immune system was attacking my organs. Also woke up during surgery so yes you can have PTSD from non combat situation

I am interested in Delta Dunn's story, if she cares to share with me how, when, why and how to prevent chronic pain. Thanks.

Absolutely....... MST is one of the traumas that can result in PTSD. Injuries and situations of high stress, verbal abuse from higher ups, etc etc etc. That PTSD occurs more often in those who’ve been in combat makes total sense; those who weren’t in combat situations can also have experienced traumas that result in PTSD.

Most definitely yes, We are finding more and more police, firefighters, EMT's and Paramedics are having PTSD. Rape victims, victims of pedophiles, without knowing what the officer went through how can we from the 30,000 foot level determine if it is real or otherwise.

PTSD can develop from even mild forms of traumatic events/ stressors. It depends on the body and the way it reacts to the trauma and/or stressors

Is there a specific reason to believe the diagnosis may be a cover up? Something like this should generally be pretty obvious - if the officer is convinced it's a cover up, then it probably is. If the officer really believes the symptoms are there, then it's probably a real diagnosis. I guess it is possible that the officer sees some symptoms that might be like PTSD, but doesn't believe it's actually PTSD (maybe just depression or anxiety). Someone can always get a 2nd (or 3rd) opinion from another mental health provider (outside the military system too, if you want).

I recently ended up getting a 2nd opinion for a different MH issue almost accidentally, because I had initially gone to Harborview, who later sent me to the VA, so I ended up with a follow-up with both places due to a minor misunderstanding on my end.

I'm not sure but I think it's possible. I know someone who suffers from anxiety, depression and almost non-stop tears from the abuse she received from ex. Fortunately, he is in prison and she is with someone who loves her dearly. She still suffers, however, she is finally getting professional help.

SPC DeMoss has provided my hunch in the best manner possible.

Yes, it can. I have it due to poor and demeaning leaders. Have nightmares often about being on ship with them and under their command.

PTSD can certainly develop in non-combat situations. survivors of assaults, rapes, and other violent crimes can absolutely develop PTSD. the name itself is an indicator. "Traumatic Stress" I would be skeptical about someone developing PTSD from the example you provided.