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Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a sad reality of military service — but it is a reality all the same, and many veterans who combat the physical, mental, and emotional trauma tied to these events need legal support. The reality is that an estimated 20% of female veterans and 2% of male veterans have experienced sexual assault or harassment while serving our country, and while Military Sexual Trauma itself is not labeled as a service-connected disability, veterans who have experienced it may be eligible for disability compensation for resulting medical conditions. VA Benefits Attorney is here to fight for the men and women who fight for us, and our legal team is ready to serve as your veteran Military Sexual Trauma disability attorney.
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VA Benefits Attorneys has strived to become a nationwide legal resource for our veterans in all 50 states. Backed by Tabak Law, VA Benefits Attorneys has the legal experience, expertise, and resources to help veterans like you file a successful disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and receive the benefits that you have earned with your years of service. The VA Benefits Attorneys legal team is here to help you submit your claim, collect the evidence you need for a successful claim, appeal a denied claim, or receive an increased disability rating.
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Legal Support and Services for Veteran Military Sexual Trauma Claims
Military Sexual Trauma is a term used by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to refer to sexual assault or trauma in the military — but by itself does not qualify for disability compensation — which can make claims more complicated. Veterans who have dealt with this type of sexual trauma and filed a Military Sexual Trauma claim can receive disability compensation for select medical conditions that are linked to the traumatic event.
Establish Service Connection
Typical veteran disability claims require the veteran to establish a concrete service connection between their diagnosis and their military service. Military Sexual Trauma claims are different. They do not require the veteran to file a sexual assault claim and can rely on specific behavioral markers tied to sexual assault that can include a major change in behavior and more — that can serve as their own evidence for a claim. Veterans that battle PTSD, depression, anxiety, or other physical medical conditions linked to MST may be eligible for compensation, and VA Benefits Attorneys can help you.
Collect Evidence and Documents
While a Military Sexual Trauma claim still requires evidence to support the claim — the Department of Veterans Affairs understands that these traumatic events are not always reported, not always prosecuted, and may not have official documents to submit with a claim. A list of behavioral markers that includes changes in behavior, sudden transfer requests, personal journal entries, personal relationship issues, increased substance abuse, and more can be used as evidence to support your disability claim and can be tied to medical records, a Nexus Letter, and statements from friends or family that can verify your medical condition.
Appeal Denied Disability Claims
An estimated 37% of Military Sexual Trauma claims are denied by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a variety of reasons. These claims can be denied due to poor recognition of behavioral markers by staff, misinterpretation of delayed reports, a failure by VA representatives to help victims collect evidence, poor medical documentation, and a failure to correctly diagnose related medical conditions by medical professionals. When these claims are denied, veterans have three methods of appeal — Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or a Board of Veterans’ Appeals — and a veteran disability attorney can help you determine the best course of action.
Are You Eligible for a Military Sexual Trauma Disability Claim?
What Is Military Sexual Trauma?
Military Sexual Trauma is a blanket term used by the Department of Veterans Affairs to define the physical and psychological trauma that results from sexual assault or harassment while the veteran was in the military. The event by itself does not qualify for disability compensation — but physical injuries and mental health conditions like Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse that result from the incident can be claimed as service-connected disabilities.
Data indicates that an estimated 67% of sexual assaults in the military go unreported — with some data suggesting that that number could be as high as 83%. This reality has influenced how the VA evaluates evidence in Military Sexual Trauma claims without an official report or documentation, instead relying on a marker standard and established behavioral markers to identify changes in the veteran’s behavior associated with trauma. The disability ratings for Military Sexual Trauma claims are then determined based on the severity of any secondary conditions like PTSD that can be rated at 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100%.
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It can be a challenge to navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims system, and claims related to Military Sexual Trauma have their own unique challenges — but a veteran disability claims attorney may be able to help. VA Benefits Attorneys can help you cut through the red tape and will do the heavy lifting to help ensure your claim is successful and you receive the compensation you deserve. You can trust that we will serve as your legal advocate and ally, providing you with support you need.
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Why Choose VA Benefits Attorneys?
Proven Legal Advocates: VA Benefits Attorneys powered by Tabak Law benefits from extensive institutional knowledge and an arsenal of legal resources. The legal team at VA Benefits Attorneys will put years of legal practice in military disability law to work to help you face the personal challenges tied to Military Sexual Trauma. Whether you are filing a new claim or fighting a rejected claim, we provide representation dedicated to protecting your rights and benefits.
Experts in the Military Sexual Trauma Claims Process: Receiving disability compensation for service-connected medical conditions tied to sexual trauma demands a deep understanding of specific Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines. Being able to successfully apply the complicated marker standard requires a detailed and experienced approach. We understand how the VA reviews these claims, allowing us to captain you through bureaucratic obstacles, align your evidence with the legal requirements, and protect you from denied claims.
Customized Legal Strategies for Survivors: We recognize that your military service, your personal experience, and the trauma you manage day in and day out are entirely your own. Because the impacts of sexual trauma are different for everyone and they produce mental, emotional, and physical symptoms — securing a positive outcome demands an individual approach. We will carefully review your military records and medical documentation to build a personalized case strategy aimed at maximizing your compensation.
Free Case Reviews: If you have questions about your eligibility for a disability claim tied to Military Sexual Trauma or are unsure about how to establish a service connection without a formal report or documentation, you shouldn’t have to pay just to get simple advice. We believe everyone deserves access to professional legal guidance without financial stress. VA Benefits Attorneys provides a FREE initial case review — available by phone, video link, or in-person meeting — to deliver clear guidance and actionable answers.
Powered by Tabak Law, VA Benefits Attorneys operates as a trusted, nationwide legal advocate for veterans dedicated to helping veterans receive the compensation they deserve and reversing denied claims. When you trust your case to our law firm, you have the advantage of years of veteran law experience paired with a supportive and customized approach designed to achieve a positive result in your claim.
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VA Benefits Attorneys provides veterans with a robust legal support system and network for men and women that need help with a disability claim for a variety of medical conditions tied to Military Sexual Trauma. No matter where you live in the United States, the VA Benefits Attorneys legal team is here to help with your case.
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Are you battling PTSD or depression tied to Military Sexual Trauma? Do you need help filing a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs? You can eliminate the red tape and file a disability claim for your Military Sexual Trauma case with the help of VA Benefits Attorneys and get the benefits that you have earned.
