> The issue with this is that this is happening with full support of government employees, and even the courts cooperate to a lesser extent.
Why is that an issue? The simplest explanation is that the underlying rate of mental illness is inconveniently high. Which would tally with, as you say:
> In fact, nothing is expected at all (other than medical evidence).
Also I would take a look at the date when the upcurve starts on that chart and ask myself: was there some sort of mass disabling event that happened about then? Might that be contributing?
> Why is that an issue?
What’s the counterweight to keep the system in check and from growing out of control? If the only message is yes, it sets up a positive feedback loop.
Looking back and guessing whether Covid justifies it is post hoc rationalization. It says nothing about the validity of individual claims. Fraud schemes in the same timeframe could benefit just as well.