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sexualt assualt
by: AL on Wed, Feb 06 2008

I was in the service when I was sexually assaulted by two black men they assaulted me 8 to to 10 times I have been living with this guilt for 40 years I cant seam to get rid of the night mares and flash backs I have I have lost my family my job my well being there are times I would like to end my life I have been a drug addict for 40 years and I drink to I have been in couceling for 8 or9 years but it doesnt do much for me I file a claim with the VA they continue to denine me I am going to see another psyc at the end of this month for another evaluations I dont know what they will say this time I have had 3 psycs all say I have ptsd I also took the minnesota test for ptsd and that said I have it what to do I dont know any more please tell what to do thank you .

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Thu, Feb 07 2008
you need to cotact a vet rep to assist with your claim, VFW or american legion, they will act on the appeals for you. also if all else fail call you...Read

February 2008

sexualt assualt - by AL - (Wed, Feb 06 2008)
I was in the service when I was sexually assaulted by two black men they assaulted me 8 to to 10 times I have been living with this guilt for 40 years I cant seam to get rid of the night mares and flash backs [more..]

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