09 jun 2026
VA denies military sexual trauma claims more often than combat injuries
Veterans seeking to file disability claims related to military sexual trauma are “more likely” to be denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs than those whose claims are for combat injuries, according to a new report mandated by Congress. That conclusion emerged in a major review of VA protocols around disability claims related to military sexual trauma, or MST.
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Veterans who apply for disability compensation related to sexual assault in the military face higher standards for proving related injuries, resulting in lower approval ratings and increased risk of retraumatization, according to a new National Academies of Sciences report .
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Veterans face higher hurdles in military sexual trauma claims, report finds
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