Military sexual trauma PTSD and VA disability for MST from Military Sexual Assault

https://www.ucmjdefense.com - Criminal defense lawyer, Michael Waddington, discusses Military sexual trauma, PTSD, and VA disability for MST from Military Sexual Assault and how it plays a role in sexual assault court-martials. <br> <br>Call 1-866-969-9860 to speak with a sexual assault defense attorney today. <br>#sexualassault #criminaldefense #falseaccusation #fakesexualassault <br>Gonzalez &amp; Waddington, Attorneys at Law <br> <br>https://www.mentalhealth.va.go....v/mentalhealth/mstho <br>VA uses the term “military sexual trauma” (MST) to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service. MST includes any sexual activity that you are involved with against your will. Examples include: <br> <br>Being pressured or coerced into sexual activities, such as with threats of negative treatment if you refuse to cooperate or with promises of better treatment in exchange for sex <br>Sexual contact or activities without your consent, including when you were asleep or intoxicated <br>Being overpowered or physically forced to have sex <br>Being touched or grabbed in a sexual way that made you uncomfortable, including during “hazing” experiences <br>Comments about your body or sexual activities that you found threatening <br>Unwanted sexual advances that you found threatening <br>Anyone can experience MST, regardless of gender. Like other types of trauma, MST can negatively affect a person’s mental and physical health, even many years later. Things you may experience could include: <br>Disturbing memories or nightmares <br>Difficulty feeling safe <br>Feelings of depression or numbness <br>Problems with alcohol or other drugs <br>Feeling isolated from other people <br>Problems with anger, irritability, or other strong emotions <br>Issues with sleep <br>Physical health problems <br>If you are having current difficulties related to MST, VA is here to support you in whatever way will help you best — from simply learning more about how MST affects people, to treatment that helps you cope with how MST is impacting your life currently, or if you prefer, a treatment that involves discussing your experiences in more depth. <br> <br>For help with treatment and health care related to experiences of MST, please contact your local VA medical center and ask to speak to the MST Coordinator. <br> <br>We fight false sexual assault claims worldwide <br>Sexual Crimes Criminal Lawyers. We defend military sex crimes and sexual assault cases worldwide, and state criminal cases in Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and South Carolina. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country. <br> <br>Attorneys: <br>Michael Waddington https://ucmjdefense.com/attorn....eys/michael-stewart- <br> <br>Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington https://ucmjdefense.com/attorn....eys/alexandra-gonzal <br> <br>Connect with Gonzalez &amp; Waddington <br>https://www.facebook.com/courtmartialattorney <br>https://www.linkedin.com/in/mi....chaelwaddingtonlawye