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Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of Rating Disabilities for Disability Compensation Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma

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This is a consensus study in response to Public Law 117-289. The committee will undertake a comprehensive review of the Department of Veterans Affairs protocols for examinations of individuals who submit claims for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma (MST) and the training and credentials of those performing the examinations. This is a congressionally mandated National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus study and is not being led by or staffed by VA staff.

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VA, Congress Urged to Improve Process for Evaluating Disabilities Related to Military Sexual Trauma in New Report

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Military sexual trauma can have immediate and lasting effects on veterans’ mental and physical health, yet many veterans encounter challenges when seeking disability compensation related to that trauma. A new National Academies report reviews the compensation examination process and makes recommendations to ensure veterans receive disability evaluations that are accessible, accurate, and fair.

Jun 3, 2026
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Report Release Event: Improving Disability Evaluations for Veterans Who Have Experienced Military Sexual Trauma

  • June 10, 2026
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Please join us for a webinar to learn about the new National Academies’ report for the consensus study on the Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and t...
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Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of Rating Disabilities for Disability Compensation Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma

  • December 8 - 11, 2025
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ad hoc Committee on Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of...

Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of Rating Disabilities for Disability Compensation Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma Meeting 7

  • November 3 - 4, 2025
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ad hoc Committee on Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of...

Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of Rating Disabilities for Disability Compensation Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma Meeting 6

  • October 14 - 15, 2025
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ad hoc Committee on Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of...

Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of Rating Disabilities for Disability Compensation Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma Meeting 5

  • August 11 - 12, 2025
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ad hoc Committee on Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of...

Assessment of Department of Veterans Affairs Physical and Mental Health Examinations and the Department's Schedule of Rating Disabilities for Disability Compensation Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma Working Group Meeting

  • July 29, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a subgroup meeting to discuss the working group topic.
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