Do combat veterans with PTSD get Purple Hearts (or should they)?

There was a stupid push for PHs for PTSD a while back but no, those with PTSD do not warrant a PH and they shouldn't. Purple Hearts are often something that, at least for me, that is something very sacred. Those who have been awarded the medal have literally bled for our country. As much as I empathize for those suffering from PTSD, as I have PTSD written up in my records, it does not warrant being put in the same category as being shot, blown up, or otherwise physically injured in war.

No no hell no. PTSD does not and should never qualify for the award. And this is coming from someone that has a Purple Heart and suffered from ptsd

We do not. Nor did I want one.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/tagd/purple%20heart

Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
•Frostbite (excluding severe frostbite requiring hospitalization from 7 December 1941 to 22 August 1951).
•Trench foot or immersion foot.
•Heat stroke.
•Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
•Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
•Battle fatigue.
•Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
•Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
•Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle and not involving gross negligence.
•Post traumatic stress disorders.
•Airborne (for example, parachute/jump) injuries not caused by enemy action.
•Hearing loss and tinnitus (for example: ringing in the ears).
•Mild traumatic brain injury or concussions that do not either result in loss of consciousness or restriction from full duty for a period greater than 48 hours due to persistent signs, symptoms, or physical findings of impaired brain function.
•Abrasions and lacerations (unless of a severity to be incapacitating).
•Bruises (unless caused by direct impact of the enemy weapon and severe enough to require treatment by a medical officer).
•Soft tissue injuries (for example, ligament, tendon or muscle strains, sprains, and so forth).
•First degree burns.

I have to agree with SGM Bill Frazer. I couldn't accept a PH for it.

No we don't. I am uncomfortable getting a PH for a mental condition, while standing to a troop with 1 or more missing limbs.

No and absolutely not.

PTSD, while often caused by combat situations, isn't something that happens on the battlefield and thus shouldn't be something people are given PHs for. Plus, there's no definitive way to diagnose PTSD as being a 100% real and true condition (not saying people don't have it but you can't test for it like you do cancer) and isn't all that hard to take symptoms of. I couldn't fake the burns I received in the VBIED attack that I got my PH in.

No, and no. As someone with combat-related PTSD and the survivor of two suicide attempts, I don't believe we should get a PH. I'm thankful to be alive and for the people that came into my life to ensure that I never feel unworthy of living again.

PTSD can be as a result of too many sources especially NON-combative. They don't all qualify to be rated for a Purple Heart. PTSD can be diagnosed way before you are even a part of any military service.

Oh please dear Lord, DO NOT good idea fairy this to some schmuck wanting a bullet on his OER.