A veteran advocate asked: "Working on a case from 1975 — MST verified, but VA denied payment because they diagnosed depression and anxiety, not PTSD. Should I file a supplemental or HLR? Also, can anemia be linked to toxic exposure from M2 burners and leaded gas?" 👉 Here’s the deal: If MST (Military Sexual Trauma) was verified, the VA must still consider any diagnosed mental condition that resulted from that trauma — not just PTSD. If the VA didn’t evaluate depression or anxiety in relation to