Overview

• ZDF's '37 Grad' airs 'Im Kopf geht der Einsatz weiter' on April 22, 2025, at 22:15, also available on its streaming portal.
• The documentary follows Martin and Verena, Bundeswehr veterans, as they navigate life with severe PTSD stemming from their deployments.
• Martin’s PTSD claim remains unresolved due to stringent proof requirements for pre-2005 cases, highlighting systemic challenges for veterans.
• Verena, who served nine months in Afghanistan, details her struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and triggers linked to everyday sounds.
• In 2023, only 197 PTSD cases were officially recognized by the Bundeswehr, with pre-2005 veterans facing significant documentation barriers.