Military Sexual Trauma (MST PTSD) | You're Not Alone | VA Disability

This video suffered some occasional audio corruptions in the first 7-8 minutes but audio is clean for the remaining 8-9 minutes. Closed Captions are available and suggested.
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Trigger warning for topic of Military Sexual Trauma
1:25 What is MST / Military Sexual Trauma? What is considered MST?
2:36 Examples of MST / Military Sexual Trauma that are ignored or not considered often
3:14 MST difficulties especially when a person of authority is the attacker and aggressor
4:40 Shocking statistics of military sexual trauma and general discussion of stigma for the victim
6:46 How can you get VA benefits for MST? Can you get benefits for military sexual trauma?
7:12 Depression is common due to MST
10:48 How do you prove a VA claim for MST? How to start a VA claim for MST
11:28 What if you reported military sexual assault but it's not in your service records?
11:46 How would buddy statements be used for MST claims? Who can write a buddy statement for you?
13:49 What other things can I look for in my service records as an MST / military sexual trauma marker?

Military Sexual Trauma VA resources: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/mstho...

For a FREE Case Evaluation go here: https://www.hillandponton.com/free-ca...

Visit our website at www.HillandPonton.com

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HillandPonton

For questions, please email us at [email protected]

Speakers
Natalia Jofre - COO
Melanie Williams - Attorney