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There were significant differences found in age, marital status, and medical care usage, as well as pain, mental health, and substance use disorder diagnoses. Differences in having experienced military sexual trauma, crime, or maltreatment were especially significant, with increased percentages among LGBTQ+ individuals, and sex of record females. In separate analyses, there were similar differences among transgender and non-transgender Veterans, with similar increased risks for sex of record females.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our findings suggest an intersectionality of LGBTQ+ status and sex of record in the context of PTSD. 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