psychological injury

noun

Damage to the psyche caused by an event that may lead to a tort action (lawsuit) or other compensation claim.

“If a soldier suffers a psychological injury as a result of combat he or she may be eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

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Meanings

nounpsychological injury (plural psychological injuries)

plural psychological injuries

  1. lawDamage to the psyche caused by an event that may lead to a tort action (lawsuit) or other compensation claim.

    If a soldier suffers a psychological injury as a result of combat he or she may be eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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    With the requisite education, knowledge, and experience, forensic psychologists have a great deal to contribute to the understanding of psychological injuries and the resolution of litigation that may result when those injuries occur.

    2008, Andrew W. Kane, Ph.D., Psychological Injury and Law, Springer, page 36
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