Mar 11, 2025 · Beyond MST Mobile App: A free, secure and private self-help mobile app. How can I get help for MST through the VA? Speak with your existing VA health care provider; Contact the MST Coordinator or the Women Veterans Program Manager at your local VA Medical Center; Contact your local Vet Center; Call 1-800-827-1000, VA’s general benefit ...

Jan 21, 2025 · According to the VA, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men report experiencing MST. Williams said she refers other veterans to DAV for claims assistance and regularly shares her story in hopes of encouraging other MST survivors to advocate for themselves. “You are not alone,” Inns added.

Dec 16, 2021 · As of May, and recommended by the 2018 report, all MST claims will be handled by specially trained VBA processors at five offices across the U.S. A VA spokesperson also stated that following the report, the VA began to take necessary actions to meet its responsibility to care for those veterans who have been affected by MST.

Mar 17, 2022 · Beyond the immediate physical and psychological impacts of military sexual trauma (MST), new joint study conducted by researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas is also pointing to the long-term effects on women veterans who go on to become mothers. In many cases, a history of MST ...

May 30, 2024 · Graham delivered the good news to Garcia in July 2023. Garcia looks forward to the day when she no longer has to keep a bag full of paperwork related to her claim. In the meantime, she wants to share her story in hopes of encouraging other veterans and MST survivors to seek the benefits they earned—like Griswold’s story did for her.

Jun 14, 2022 · The VA’s National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder developed the Beyond MST app to offer information, tools and a personalized plan for helping MST survivors heal. Dr. Amy Street, deputy director of the center’s Women’s Health Sciences Division, said the app is not a replacement for professional care but serves as a private ...

Feb 27, 2024 · Brown isn’t alone in dealing with the aftermath of MST. Among veterans enrolled in the VA, 1 in 3 women report experiencing such trauma. Experiencing MST is associated with mental health diagnoses that are linked to increased risks for suicidal thoughts and behavior, such as depression, substance use disorder, PTSD and intentional self-harm.

Mar 4, 2024 · Among women veterans who use VA care, around 1 in 3 report experiencing military sexual trauma (MST), which refers to a spectrum of sexual harassment, assault or both. Veterans with a history of MST experience a higher prevalence of substance abuse and are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the DAV report shows.

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Dec 17, 2024 · After months of bipartisan negotiations, DAV is pleased to see Congress pass the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.