MASSIE v. GOVT. OF DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S OF KOREA Cite as 592 F.Supp.2d 57 (D.D.C. 2008) border at Panmunjom and final repatriation at noon on December 23, 1968. See Ex. 15 at 154, ¶ 481; Tr. 67, April 22, 2008. 76. At Panmunjom, the hostages crossed the ‘‘Bridge of No Return’’ in single-file order with Cdr. Bucher verifying each man’s identity as he crossed. He also verified the body of the crew member who was killed on the Pueblo during its capture in January 1968. See Tr. 65, April 22, 2008. The hostages were threatened one last time. They were told that if they said or did anything as they crossed the bridge, the remaining men waiting to cross would be shot. See Tr. 113, April 21, 2008. Lending credence to this threat, the men were warned to maintain 15–yard gaps between each other and walk at a constant pace. The crew crossed the bridge in order of rank, from lowest to highest, except for Cdr. Bucher who crossed first. See Ex. 15 at 154, ¶ 482; Tr. 113; Tr. 68– 69, April 22, 2008. 77. After crossing the bridge, the men were greeted by U.S. Military personnel. See Tr. 70, April 22, 2008. B. Injuries Suffered by the Individual Plaintiffs William Thomas Massie 1. Massie is a United States citizen and a domiciliary of the State of Illinois. At the time he was taken hostage on January 23, 1968, he was 20 years old and held the rank of a Machinist Mate 3rd Class. See Tr. 65–66, April 21, 2008. 2. During the eleven months he was held hostage, Massie was beaten and tortured and subjected to constant mental and psychological terror on a daily basis. See Tr. 80–89, April 21, 2008. 3. As a result of being kicked in the stomach, back, ankles, and knees, Massie sustained severe and permanent physical injuries, including herniated disks, pain in 69 the legs, arms and back, ringing in the ear and impotency. Massie continues to suffer constant pain in his legs, arms and back. As a result of being repeatedly kicked in the groin, Massie was rendered impotent. His impotency significantly contributed to a failed marriage, multiple failed relationships, and is an ongoing source of humiliation. See Tr. 81–85, April 21, 2008. 4. Massie suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (‘‘PTSD’’), disability, and disfigurement as a result of the injuries he suffered while being held hostage. Although he suffers from numerous disabilities stemming from his captivity, he has been rated at one hundred percent disability for PTSD alone, with lesser percentages for other disabilities related to his captivity that do not serve to increase his disability rating. See Tr. 86, April 21, 2008; Pls.’ Trial Exs. 7–9 (‘‘Exs. 7–9’’). 5. Massie has suffered lost wages and diminished earning potential. He has also incurred substantial medical expenses on account of his injuries. At present, he takes a substantial number of prescribed medications to ease the pain. See Tr. 93– 94, April 21, 2008; Pls.’ Trial Ex. 10 (‘‘Ex. 10’’). Massie consistently has nightmares, cold sweats at night, cannot tolerate people walking behind him, tight fitting clothes, and loud noises. See Tr. 88, April 21, 2008. 6. Massie has spent decades seeking treatment and care for his PTSD and physical pains through Veterans Affairs Hospitals. See Tr. 84–88, 121, April 21, 2008; Exs. 7–9. 7. Massie suffers from a short temper that he did not have before his time in captivity and admits to being a vengeful man since his release. See Tr. 86–87, 119, April 21, 2008. 8. During the eleven months of his captivity, Massie lost about 51 pounds of