15 53. Mr. García Lucero was diagnosed as having severe and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and suffers from severe depression. 45 As a result of this disorder, the alleged victim has intrusive and recurring recollections of what he experienced and continues to live in constant fear; his fear has only become worse since the petitioners filed their complaint with the IACHR. 46 The required treatment consists of weekly therapy (including family therapy) for a period of two years. However, in the opinion of the psychiatrist who evaluated him, his post traumatic stress disorder cannot be treated until the case with the IACHR is over, given his general mental state of insecurity and feelings of vulnerability. 47 His depression should improve with antidepressants; but while the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder might improve with therapy, their effects on his personality may never be resolved. 48 As for his medical history, he is said to have (i) heart problems, for which he takes a medication called “Warfarin”; (ii) high cholesterol and high blood pressure, for which he takes medication; (iii) glaucoma in both eyes, for which he takes eye drops on a daily basis; (iv) severe back and leg problems with restricted mobility and needs to use a walking stick: he is unable to walk up more than a few steps. 49 Mr. García suffers from a deviated disc in his back as a result of the torture to which he was subjected to. 50 54. As for the therapy required, the psychiatrist who evaluated Mr. García Lucero said that he will need weekly 50-minute sessions for two years, but that the service that specializes in post traumatic stress disorder in the British health system: (i) has a waiting list, which means that he would be unable to receive treatment immediately; (ii) as a rule, the treatments consist of 10 or 12 sessions, which in his case would not be enough; and (iii) it is very difficult to find a therapist who speaks Spanish. 51 Therefore, the psychiatrist recommended that Mr. García Lucero receive private therapy sessions, which cost an estimated £75 per session (equivalent approximately to 45 Annex 17. Psychiatric Report on Leopoldo García Lucero, Dr. Nuria Gené-Cos (LMS, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist, Trauma Specialist & Section 12 Approved Doctor), December 11, 2007. Report supplied by the petitioners marked as “Annex 5” to the communication received October 28, 2008. Report not contested by the State. Original version in English. Annex 17. Psychiatric Report on Leopoldo García Lucero, Dr. Nuria Gené-Cos (LMS, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist, Trauma Specialist & Section 12 Approved Doctor), December 11, 2007. Report supplied by the petitioners 46 marked as “Annex 5” to the communication received October 28, 2008. Report not contested by the State. Original version in English. 47 Annex 17. Psychiatric Report on Leopoldo García Lucero, Dr. Nuria Gené-Cos (LMS, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist, Trauma Specialist & Section 12 Approved Doctor), December 11, 2007. Report supplied by the petitioners marked as “Annex 5” to the communication received October 28, 2008. Report not contested by the State. Original version in English. 48 Annex 17. Psychiatric Report on Leopoldo García Lucero, Dr. Nuria Gené-Cos (LMS, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist, Trauma Specialist & Section 12 Approved Doctor), December 11, 2007. Report supplied by the petitioners marked as “Annex 5” to the communication received October 28, 2008. Report not contested by the State. Original version in English. 49 Annex 17. Psychiatric Report on Leopoldo García Lucero, Dr. Nuria Gené-Cos (LMS, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist, Trauma Specialist & Section 12 Approved Doctor), December 11, 2007. Report supplied by the petitioners marked as “Annex 5” to the communication received October 28, 2008. Report not contested by the State. Original version in English. 50 Allegation made by the petitioners and not contested by the State. The case file contains nothing to suggest any other conclusion. Annex 4. Testimony of Mr. Leopoldo García Lucero, taped on October 1, 2008, presented by the petitioners at a public hearing held during the 133rd Session, October 27, 2008. Audio available at www.cidh.org. See also the transcript of the testimony submitted in an appendix marked as “Annex 4” to the communication received on October 28, 2008. Evidence not contested by the State. 51 Annex 18. Communication from Dr. Nuria Gené-Cos, “Addendum to report written 11th December 2007”, dated October 5, 2008. Supplied by the petitioners, marked as “Annex 5” to the communication received on October 28, 2008; not contested by the State. Original version in English; the terms used are those of the IACHR.