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Military Sexual Trauma
One of my top priorities is making sure that we are doing everything we can to help and support our men and women in uniform who were sexually assaulted during their service. Please check this page periodically for updates on Resources, Legislation, and Policy Updates.
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Chellie
| "You and your office restored my faith that there are still people in our government who care about us who end up feeling lost in the system. Thank you for making me feel that I matter to our country." --MST survivor |
Resources
- Department of Veteran Affairs MST page
- Has the VA denied your MST-related PTSD claim? Some of those cases are now eligible for review. To find out how to request a review, go to pingree.house.gov/mstclaims
Legislation and Policy
- Ruth Moore Act: Fact Sheet | Bill Status
- For efforts to reform Question 21 on the Security Clearance Questionnaire, please go to pingree.house.gov/q21
Policy News & Updates
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VA releases preliminary guidance on service connection for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
7/16/14Pingree had asked VA to provide the same benefits to women as it did for men with similar conditions.< Read more > -
Pingree leads effort to urge VA to reform claims process for sexual assault claims
6/20/14Independent evaluation she requested found big differences in how veterans are treated from one office to another< Read more > -
Pingree reacts to investigation into VA treatment of sexual assault survivors
6/9/14Says independent evaluation she requested shows big differences in how veterans are treated from one office to another< Read more > -
Pingree helps Maine veteran get $405,000 in benefits for claims denied by VA
5/29/14Ruth Moore was first denied benefits in 1993; Pingree asked officials to reopen case and reconsider decision< Read more > -
Statement on Pentagon report about sexual assault at service academies
1/13/14Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement today, after the Department of Defense released their annual report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies.< Read more > -
Tester, Pingree question Intelligence Director over security clearance reversal
10/24/13Lawmakers vow to continue fighting to protect survivors of sexual assault< Read more > -
VA considers adding Female Sexual Arousal Disorder to disability rating list
10/18/13Congresswoman Pingree pushed VA for fairness in providing female survivors of Military Sexual Trauma and PTSD the same kind of benefits as men with similar conditions.< Read more > -
VA Secretary responds to letter from Congresswoman Pingree regarding Military Sexual Trauma
8/12/13Along with Sen. Jon Tester, Pingree asked President Obama to take action on issue.< Read more > -
Leading veterans groups join call to change benefit standards for survivors of military sexual assault
7/3/13Congresswoman Chellie Pingree's legislation would make it easier for victims of assault< Read more > -
VA agrees to Pingree request to reopen claims process for sexual assault survivors
6/25/13Pingree says VA efforts to communicate change fall short; sets up web page to help veterans< Read more > -
DeLauro, Pingree, Tsongas Help Ensure Military Sex Assault Victims Have Access to Accurate Records
6/14/13Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Niki Tsongas (D-MA) announced today that their amendment ensuring military victims of sexual assault have access to accurate records will be part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).< Read more > -
VIDEO: Major legislation to help veterans who are victims of sexual assault is approved
6/4/13House unanimously passes the Ruth Moore Act< Read more > -
Pingree, Tester to President: Back up words with action on military sexual assault
5/17/13Maine Congresswoman, Montana Senator, outline immediate steps Obama can take to better support veterans< Read more > -
VIDEO: Congressional committee holds hearing on Ruth Moore Act
4/16/13Pingree's bill named for Maine veteran would make it easier for survivors of military sexual assault< Read more >
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