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Revised PTSD Rules Miss Point on Trauma, First Responders Say

The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation has revised its proposed rule on what types of traumatic scenes may qualify a first responder for wage benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Rousmaniere: How PTSD Laws Are Changing

Sandy Hook… Parkland… Las Vegas… Pittsburgh… incidents of mass carnage shock the country. Many workers are affected — first responders, school employees, venue staff. Some states have expanded their coverage for traumatic mental injury incurred on the job. They show that logic and leadership can lead to a more capable and responsive system of coverage.