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I have applied for my CHL by mailing out my packet this past week, and I have been pretty excited until last night when I got to thinking that my application would be denied because I have PTSD from combat related issues. Does anyone know if a V.A. diagnoses of PTSD would get me (or anybody) denied?

Thanks for all help

First of all, thank you for your service to the country.

In my few years of watching this forum, I have not heard of a PTSD diagnosis being a disqualifier. It seems only involuntary committment or a judicial finding of mental incompetence is.

- Jim

The handbook is a little vague for specific diagnoses but clear on what could push a person out of the running: something that causes "substantial impairment of judgment, mood, perception, impulse control, or intellectual ability."

PTSD can cause these symptoms. A person could show the above signs related to PTSD at one time but be currently free of symptoms.

If it comes up in the processing you might need a new assessment to determine if you are free of these symptoms. What's important is not so much an old diagnosis but the current level of functioning.

I'm a real therapist and do deal with this stuff. You can PM if you want specific info I might can help clarify.

Thanks for the replies. I am glad to hear this info. I guess we will see what comes of this.

I know many Veterans with PTSD diagnosed by the VA who have held Texas CHL's for a number of years..... no problem with application, issue, or renewal. It's been a topic of great discussion on VA discussion boards ever since our current administration took office.

The official way that the state looks at it is if there has been a ruling by a judicial authority. VA doctors do not qualify as a judicual authority. There is one glaring exception.... if you have ever been committed to a VA mental facility because of the PTSD.

Thats really good to hear. I have never been hospitalized for any mental condition so I should have nothing to worry about . Thanks for the info.