New Legislation Will Help MST Victims

Claims Processing, News and Press, Veterans Law

by Kristina Derro Veteran Disability Lawyer A 2008 survey performed by the military revealed that over 21% of service women are victims of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Unfortunately, due to the private nature and the stigma attached to this type of assault, along with the embarrassment and fear of retaliation that the victims have, most […]

DOD Tolerates Rape

News and Press

by Jim Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer A group of former military members are suing the senior leaders of DOD claiming they have been slow to change the DOD culture. They claim the senior leaders are tolerating rape and harassment of women service members. The suit was filed this week and NBC reported the story this […]

Zero Tolerance Needed for MST

News and Press, Veterans Law

by Jim Fausone, Veteran Lawyer We have written about the MST problem before. Military Sexual Trauma broadly covers rape, sexual harassment and discrimination. We deal with the aftermath when veterans seek compensation for MST. About 80 percent of unwanted or threatening sexual acts are not reported. Victims who report abuse to their superiors often face social isolation, retribution […]