Veterans Disability Info Blog

Filing a VA disability claim for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) can be challenging under any circumstances. But for many veterans, the most difficult barrier isn’t the trauma itself, but instead the time that has passed since the incident. When there are no police reports, no witness statements, and no immediate […]

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a deeply personal and often invisible wound that affects many veterans across the country—including in Illinois. MST refers to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred during a person’s military service. These traumatic experiences can have a tremendous emotional impact that follows you […]

Military sexual trauma (MST), including sexual assault or harassment during military service can have a devastating and often lifelong impact on survivors. MST is frequently associated with the development of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders that significantly disrupts one’s overall emotional and physical wellbeing. Veterans may qualify […]

The debilitating symptoms of military sexual trauma (MST) can last a lifetime if left untreated. The psychological and physical effects of trauma resulting from sexual assault or harassment during military service can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and related conditions. MST Psychotherapy Approaches Fortunately, […]

At Gang & Associates, advocating for veterans isn’t just our profession—it’s our passion. Our founder, Eric Gang, has spent his career fighting for those who have sacrificed for our country. That’s why we’re proud to support the powerful new documentary, “No One Heals Alone.” It is a film that sheds […]

One of the main worries of individuals who have suffered through military sexual trauma (MST) is that they will have to undergo a Compensation and Pension Exam, often referred to as a C&P Exam. The fear of having to recount the experience of sexual trauma can lead victims to fail […]

Military sexual assault is a harrowing reality that affects countless individuals serving in the armed forces. Acknowledging the prevalence of these incidents and the rights of survivors, legal advocates work to help veterans secure compensation. Many veterans aren’t sure what winning a military sexual assault (MST) claim means. In this […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, develops as a result of encountering a shocking, tragic, or otherwise markedly outside the norm experience. Combat veterans and veterans who suffered from military sexual assault (MST) are especially likely to suffer from PTSD. If you are diagnosed, you are rated on a percentage scale […]

Military Sexual Trauma, or MST, can result in a variety of mental health conditions with debilitating symptoms that can entitle a veteran to VA disability benefits including medical and mental health coverage in addition to tax-free disability payments. The amount you could be entitled to depends upon the MST VA […]

The Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2023 was recently reintroduced to help improve support and justice for survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). MST is a widespread issue within the military, with many victims suffering in silence due to fear of retaliation or lack of support. House Bill H.R.6023 seeks to […]