Posted on Aug 21, 2018
VA may have fumbled over 1,000 sexual trauma claims, report says
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The Department of Veterans Affairs incorrectly processed hundreds of claims related to military sexual trauma last year -- a breakdown in procedure that may have "resulted in the denial of benefits to veterans who could have been entitled to receive them," according to a report from the VA's Office of the Inspector General released Tuesday.
VA may have fumbled over 1,000 sexual trauma claims, report says
Posted from cnn.com
Sexual Assault
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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From the article:
"“However, VA is aware that because of the nature of military sexual trauma … stressors, it is often difficult for a victim to report or document the event when it occurs,” the report stated.
“As a result, if the (military sexual trauma) leads to PTSD, it is often difficult for victims of (military sexual trauma) to produce the required evidence to support the occurrence of the reported assault,” it said."
Very much the same as in the civilian world. VA need specialized reviewers to take these cases. Not sure if they have the funding to expand into that.
"“However, VA is aware that because of the nature of military sexual trauma … stressors, it is often difficult for a victim to report or document the event when it occurs,” the report stated.
“As a result, if the (military sexual trauma) leads to PTSD, it is often difficult for victims of (military sexual trauma) to produce the required evidence to support the occurrence of the reported assault,” it said."
Very much the same as in the civilian world. VA need specialized reviewers to take these cases. Not sure if they have the funding to expand into that.
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UNSAT...but then again it is the VA and nothing surpises me there anymore!
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My usual comment. And? This somehow surprises you all ... It isn't called the VA for nothing. Veterans Administration. Don't we get "administered" to. Sort of like bull castration..
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