Ex-officer: Sex assault victims struggle for VA benefits - USA TODAY

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[**Ex-officer: Sex assault victims struggle for VA benefits**][3]
**USA TODAY**
In testimony before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's **disability** assistance panel, Bhagwati said there also are signs of gender bias in the **disability** rating provided to PTSD victims. "Women were more likely to receive a 10% to 30% rating and men **...**
[Military sex assault victims' PTSD claims neglected, panel told][2]Los Angeles Times
[Testimony highlights Pentagon's neglect of sex crime victims][4]Kennebec Journal
[Female Navy veteran to testify on military sex abuse][5]Stars and Stripes

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