4 days 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.

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 …

Mar 17, 2022 · DAV testified at three hearings in 2021 that either focused specifically on the claims process for MST-related conditions or highlighted legislation to reform.

Feb 27, 2024 · Army veteran and MST survivor sheds light on her struggles and the importance of mental health VA care for veterans seeking support.

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 …

Jan 8, 2026 · Sander served in the Air Force during the Gulf War in areas with known toxic exposures. She also has PTSD related to MST. Both experiences may have worsened her menopause …

May 30, 2024 · The story featured Army veteran and MST survivor Migdalia Griswold. Like Garcia, Griswold was given an other-than-honorable discharge after an assault and was left to deal with the …

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 …

Mar 4, 2024 · She’s not alone. 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 …