1 day ago · Coping with Military Sexual Trauma (MST)? Get help now from DAV and learn about the coping mechanisms to regain control. What is MST? Find out here.

Jan 21, 2025 · Discover how Navy veteran Jennifer Williams received justice for military sexual trauma, thanks to a DAV benefits advocate.

Dec 16, 2021 · An estimated 57% of denied claims for military sexual trauma (MST) between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019, were not processed correctly, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs Office […]

Sep 28, 2021 · DAV national service officer offers personal testimony as an advocate and survivor The Department of Veterans Affairs will assign five regional offices to decide veterans’ claims for …

Jun 14, 2022 · The Department of Veterans Affairs recently launched a free mobile app to help veterans heal from the effects of military sexual trauma (MST). The VA’s National Center for Post-Traumatic …

Jan 8, 2026 · WOMEN’S HEALTH: For women veterans, the experience of menopause can be even more challenging when accounting for things like military-related trauma.

the health and functioning of women veterans. MST is an independent risk factor for suicidality and suicide in both men and women.4,7,50,51 This risk holds true across both age and gender, even …

Jul 7, 2020 · Survivors of MST also tend to skew young. They are often lower in rank and feel powerless to battle against their chain of command, which is sacrosanct in the military. This leaves the most …

Nov 17, 2021 · MST-related services are available at every VA medical center and MST-related counseling is also available through community-based Vet Centers. VHA, nationally, offers …

Screenings: Evidence shows a significant number of false negative screens for MST, a known risk factor for suicide among many women veterans. Intervention: The VA’s innovative model to predict …