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Report: Benefits claims related to sexual assault treated unevenly

The Air Force Times reports:

Veterans Affairs benefits workers are still wildly inconsistent in their handling of claims related to military sexual assault despite years of emphasis on the issues, a new Government Accountability Office report has found.

Outside advocates say the findings come as little surprise to thousands of frustrated victims seeking help from the department, many of whom have complained about the benefits process for years.

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