VA therapist claims 70% cure rate for PTSD?

VA director said that 70% of veterans with PTSD going thru Cognitive Therapy walk out the door without PTSD. Guess that means all the veterans taking up parking spots at the VA can just go back to work. The veterans lining up for medications don't need to be there. The veterans waiting for claims to be approved can just go for therapy and get cured too. Oh and by the way since the VA has cured 70% that means no more need to pay them for their disability. Right?

Local veteran opens up about struggles with PTSD

Kathleen Chard, director of the Trauma Recovery Center at the Cincinnati Veterans Administration Recovery Center, said PTSD can manifest itself from a single incident, like a horrific car accident or a prolonged state of fear. Child abuse, domestic violence and combat are common causes of the disorder.

Chard said Perry’s situation is fixable and most sufferers can overcome their problems with therapy. Two treatments that have been endorsed by all, are cognitive processing therapy that examines the point where people are “stuck” in their recovery and prolonged exposure, that attacks the trigger, such as fireworks. Both therapies can be accomplished in seven to 15 sessions and there are various options, including bringing along a spouse or family member for support.

“Over 70 percent of people who go through these therapies walk out the door without a diagnosis of PTSD,” she said. “That’s treatable. The remaining 30 percent typically show improvement. We don’t see worsening from these two treatments, so we’re not going to make anybody worse.”

I have heard a lot of claims made over the years but this one really tops them. Considering how long they have been using Cognitive Therapy if it worked as well as this claim says, then where is the proof?