by Rikki Almanza | Aug 16, 2023
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Defense by five LGBTQ+ Veterans, alleging discrimination against up to 35,000 Veterans who were prevented from serving due to their sexual orientation. The plaintiffs’ goal is to upgrade...
by Christian Southards | Oct 18, 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Oct. 13 announced that surviving partners of LGTBQ+ veterans who were previously unable to marry because of same-sex marriage laws may now qualify for survivor benefits. Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans were never able...
by Christian Southards | Oct 4, 2022
On Sept. 17, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at helping gay, lesbian, and transgender veterans discharged under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy to obtain full veterans benefits. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed by the Obama Administration in 2010,...
by Christian Southards | Jun 23, 2021
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dennis McDonough announced on Saturday that the VA has begun the process for changing its health care policy coverage to include transgender confirmation surgery. The announcement was made at a Pride event in Orlando, with...
