assault in service . See 38 C . F . R . § 3 . 304 ( f ) ( 5 ) . The Veteran has indicated that she believes her harassment in service should constitute " sexual harassment . " The Veteran ' s assertions are accepted at face value regarding being denied leave from service for her pregnancy and / or following the birth of her child , but such conduct does not constitute sexual harassment or military sexual trauma , and as such , the provisions of 38 C . F . R . § 3 . 304 ( f ) are not applicable in this case . This is manifestly evident to the Board based on the Veteran ' s own testimony , and