Military Sexual Assault

PTSD is one of the most common disabilities our Veterans experience. It can be debilitating and cause huge changes in a Veteran’s life. Unfortunately, a common PTSD trigger some Veterans experience during service is Military Sexual Trauma (MST). However, Veterans do have the right to pursue VA disability benefits for…

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 the body, regardless of gender. However, there are disabilities unique to women and others more…

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 ways that others may not expect. From using different chemicals to working on the flight…

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 trauma (MST) to include cyber harassment. This bill formed in the wake of reports of…

Human Rights Watch recently issued a report on the survivors of military sexual trauma (MST) and their treatment after reporting the assault. Although recent reforms have improved the way that the military responds to victims of sexual assault, many of those who were assaulted were forced out of the military in…

Senior officials in the military have been in the crosshairs of Congress. Over the last few weeks, hearings have been held in the House of Representatives over the military’s responses to sexual assault allegations. The hearings are ostensibly based on promises made by congressmen who saw “The Invisible War” an Oscar nominated…