Military Sexual Assault

Sexual trauma in the military is on the rise, according to official reports. Unfortunately, this also means that more and more claims for military sexual trauma (MST) are denied every year, leaving Veterans and their

Military sexual trauma (MST) is widespread, affecting far too many brave men and women in our military and producing untold challenges. Unfortunately, the survivors of MST still face significant difficulties in receiving the VA benefits

The US military is supposed to uphold a high code of conduct, and its members are supposed to practice high standards of honor. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Thousands of Veterans are subject to unwanted

America’s military Veterans performed an invaluable service for our citizens and our nation. Unfortunately, Veterans are also at a high risk of sexual assault from other military members, including their superiors or fellow servicemembers. Female

Not all Veterans suffer physical wounds on the field of battle. Unfortunately, many Veterans of conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond experience a different type of injury in the form of military sexual trauma (MST).

One’s time in the military can cause a great deal of trauma. From accidents, events, and injuries, numerous occasions can lead to a disability or illness that a Veteran can receive benefits for through the

For both men and women, service in the armed forces inherently involves the risk of injury or illness. From high intensity training to the rigors of daily physical exertion and combat, the military wears on

Service in the US Navy is different than in the other branches because life aboard ship carries its own particular risks. Sailors live in a unique environment that may lead to injury or illness in

What is military sexual trauma (MST)? This is a hot topic in Veteran Affairs. The U.S. Committee on Veterans Affairs recently issued a press release introducing a bill to expand the definition of military sexual

It took 23 years for one woman to receive veterans' disability compensation. The woman was raped by a supervisor while serving in the Navy. In the years following the sexual assault, she suffered night terrors,