Veterans face higher hurdles in military sexual trauma claims, report finds
A recent study examined how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles certain disability claims. It found that claims related to assault during military service are approved less often than those related to combat. The approval rates for these claims are lower, with notable differences over a five-year period.
Further details are available from the National Academies of Sciences report. The report discusses the agency's process for evaluating disability claims. The study's findings highlight the challenges faced by veterans who experienced trauma during their service.
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