The problem of the nosological independence of posttraumatic stress disorder

The author considers the problem of the nosological independence and diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the theoretical aspect from the position of multifactor character of the disease development. The corresponding issues are discussed on example of consequences of combat trauma (PTSD in combatants). The author presents original conceptions on the consequent development of pathos and nosos with regard to "combat" PTSD.