Presenters: Samantha Kubek, Esq. & Olivia Cole, Esq.
Running Time: 1 Hour 7 Minutes
This presentation is from NOVA’s Fall 2021 Conference, held September 30-October 2, 2021

VA has long struggled with properly adjudicating military sexual trauma (MST) claims and appeals and recently announced consolidation of adjudication in a few ROs. Join Samantha as she covers what constitutes MST; how to counsel clients in a manner that does not retraumatize them; what development is needed; relevant statutes, regulations, and cases; and how to prevail on behalf of your client.