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PTSD Among Female Veterans

PTSD Among Female Veterans

The female soldier, sailor, airman or Marine has proven herself a capable warrior in defense of the United States. Although the existing regulations limit a woman’s role to support missions far from active combat, our enemies often do not fight by our rules. The realities of modern military life expose our women in uniform to the stress and horrors experienced by those who protect our American freedoms.

Women Veterans and PTSD

Statistically, women will suffer mental and emotional effects from PTSD in numbers far greater then men. But by no means is this a sign of weakness. Many psychological experts have argued that these numbers are based on higher intelligence or a different means of intellectually coping with such stress and horrors.

Women serving in the military are also at an increased risk for sexual assault. While recent reports suggest that these incidents are becoming less and less common, the fact of the matter is this: In a rigidly structured institution like the U.S. Military, even one sexual assault is too many. As if this wasn’t bad enough, many of the accused men go unpunished. Even worse, sometimes these crimes are not even reported for fear of reprisal or alienation. The victim is forced to suffer in silence. Obviously, this kind of experience can cause significant emotional and psychological problems.

To its credit, the VA is beginning to appreciate these facts, thanks to aggressive arguments voiced by veterans, veterans’ advocates, the Congress and even the highest levels of the military command. Whether caused by the stress and horrors of combat or by sexual assault by a fellow soldier, the VA accepts these events as recognized causes of PTSD.

Contact VA Benefit Lawyers for Women Today

If you suffer from PTSD and don’t receive benefits from the VA, please call (888) 883-2483 or contact us online. Our experienced team of PTSD lawyers will go the extra mile to provide you with results.

Berry Law

The attorneys at Berry Law Firm are dedicated to helping injured Veterans. With extensive experience working with VA disability claims, Berry Law can help you with your disability appeals.

This material is for informational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship between the Firm and the reader, and does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and the contents of this blog are not a substitute for legal counsel.

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