1) Anxiety disorder 2) Case for a VA doc 3) VA concern 
An anxiety disorder that develops in reaction to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress, such as military combat, violent assault, natural disaster, or other life-threatening events. Having cancer may also lead to PTSD. Symptoms interfere with day-to-day living and include reliving the event in nightmares or flashbacks; avoiding peo...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
posttraumatic stress disorder.
Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for posttraumatic stress disorder.
PTSD: Post-traumatic stress disorder. (The abbreviation PTSD has rapidly gained in popularity because saying 'post-traumatic stress disorder' can be enough of a mouthful as to be stressful in itself.)
A disorder that occurs among survivors of severe environmental stress symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, flashbacks, and nightmares. Patients with PTSD are unnecessarily vigilant; they may experience survivor guilt, and they sometimes cannot concentrate or experience joy.
Posttraumatic stress disorder
posttraumatic stress disorder.