Iraq War soldier accuses U.S. Army of deception

Smith’s not alone. The Department of Defense reported in the last six years, 5,600 soldiers were discharged due to “personality disorders.”
Iraq War soldier accuses U.S. Army of deception
A Tehachapi soldier said he was cheated by the United States Army when his benefits and enlistment bonus was taken away after he was honorably discharged.
PFC Richard Smith said this military disgrace is unfair, and lawmakers could soon make a change.

Smith said a misdiagnosis sent him home from the Iraq War.

“There are so many people that are coming home and this is happening to them,” Smith said. “It’s just not right.”

He said like many soldiers, he was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but the U.S. Army discharged him due to a pre-existing “personality disorder.”

“It follows me around forever,” said Smith. “It’s on my record. My future employers will see it. It says right there, ‘Honorably discharged for personality disorder.’”

Smith is forced to pay back his signing bonus and may lose his military benefits, as well.

“They charged me $7,000.48, and they are doing an interest on it until I pay it back,” he said.

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