Compensation and psychic trauma: a study of Israeli combat veterans.
The precursors and outcomes of compensation-seeking in Israeli war psychiatric casualties were examined. Findings suggest that compensation was sought by veterans who had experienced the most severe traumas and had subsequently developed the most severe symptoms and functional limitations. Reported range and severity of symptoms and functional limitations did not diminish with compensation.
Solomon
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School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv.
Benbenishty
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Waysman
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Bleich
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004608:Eligibility Determination; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010555:Personality Inventory; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*; D014729:Veterans Disability Claims