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.

A new National Academies report recommends guidance for clinicians caring for individuals who were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated by jet fuel accidently released on Oahu, Hawaii, in November 2021. The report also calls for continued environmental oversight of the drinking water system, health research, surveillance of the exposed community, and other efforts to rebuild trust.