Health care
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Care
Free VA treatment for any physical or mental health condition related to military sexual trauma, without having reported it at the time and regardless of discharge status or length of service.
Also called: MST, military sexual trauma, sexual assault, MST coordinator.
For: Veteran or service member.
Where it applies
Applies in states and territories.
VA provides free care for physical and mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma: sexual assault or threatening sexual harassment during service. The veteran does not have to have reported the MST at the time, or have other proof, to get care.
MST-related care is open to veterans and most former service members, including those with an other than honorable discharge and those who served fewer than two years. Standard length-of-service rules do not apply, and some people can receive MST-related care even when they are not eligible for other VA care.
Every VA medical facility has an MST coordinator who can help access care. Disability compensation for a condition related to MST is a separate claim, and VA applies relaxed evidence rules to it under 38 C.F.R. 3.304(f)(5).
Thresholds
| Gate | Rule |
|---|---|
| MST during service | Care is for conditions related to military sexual trauma. Discharge status and length of service do not bar it. |
Sources
Updated
Last updated .
What changed then:
- First published.
Request an update
Out of date, a broken link, or something else wrong? Say what you found, and an editor checks it against the official source.
Disclaimer
VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.