It's amazing how such a horrible State could wield so much power in US elections. Story out of Orlando, Florida:
First responder Gerry Realin worked nearly round-the-clock after the Pulse terror attack on June 12. But now, because of the PTSD that followed that tragic night, his family could lose everything, Realin’s wife said.
Jessica Realin, said a loophole in state law lets police departments off the hook when their officers get PTSD. They said a Florida statue doesn’t recognize PTSD as a work related injury and therefore, workman’s compensation will not cover his treatment.
Right now, the police officer can't even drive by Pulse without triggering his PTSD. Gerry Realin was one of the small group of offices who helped move the 49 people who died inside the club.
Gerry Realin now bounces between doctors for treatment and he said he worries the Orlando Police Department could stop paying his salary any time and he's one step from being unable to support his family.
Gerry Realin's lawyer said state law goes out of its way to require that first responders have a physical injury to accompany a psychological one. If not, they don't have legal right to collect lost wages. Cont.
Story from - WFTV
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