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VA Military Sexual Trauma-Related Disability Compensation
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability compensation for mental or physical conditions caused or worsened by military sexual trauma.
How to get help
File a first-time claim online, by mail, in person, or with help from an accredited professional. A Veterans Benefits Administration MST outreach coordinator at a VA regional office can assist. A person whose earlier MST-related claim was denied may request a decision review under the current process.
Who this service helps
The claimant must have a current mental or physical health condition related to military sexual trauma. VA evaluates service and medical evidence and may accept direct or indirect evidence, including records or statements from military, medical, counseling, law-enforcement, community, family, or personal sources and evidence of behavioral changes.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal disability compensation claim available to eligible veterans in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. Approved compensation depends on the VA disability rating, dependent status, and current federal rates.
About this service
VA accepts disability claims for mental or physical health conditions caused or worsened by sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service. Specialized outreach coordinators and evidence rules support MST-related claims.
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