Do you think depression due military service is fake or can be faked?

Some may fake it but that seems difficult. And, yes depression can be caused by military experience

Some of it is. It can be faked. It’s almost I know a couple VA psychologists who say it’s almost impossible to prove someone is faking it.

Anything can be faked when it comes to mental illness. But it isn't an overnight thing. I would think you would have to show a consistent pattern over a period of months, maybe years before you could get away with it. I don't think you are going to just walk into the V.A. and apply for disability for PTSD and get it without a period of counseling.

I am sure it happens but as a true proud American Veteran I would not try to pull such a stunt. It disgraces all of us. If it is legit, get the help. That is what it is there for. If it prevents you from being a productive member of society, then maybe you need the disability compensation. If you can function, seek mental health treatment.

Sorry for the rant folks but it irritates me when people pull crap like this when there are those who truly need help and have to wait months to get in because of the bozo's clogging up the system.