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Published 3 years ago

VA: LGTBQ veterans discharged over sexual orientation to get full benefits

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On Monday, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that those service members who received other than honorable discharges for their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status are eligible for full benefits. The announcement was made on the 10th anniversary of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don&apo;t Tell. The policy was put into place in February 1994 by former President Clinton.

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LGBTQ veterans discharged dishonorably for sexual orientation to get full benefits, VA says

LGBTQ veterans who were given other than honorable discharges from the military due to their sexual orientation are eligible to receive full benefits, the VA announced.

3 years ago·United States
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VA tells veterans discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell' they are eligible for all VA benefits

The Veterans Affairs Department issued guidance stating military service members who were discharged because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy are eligible for all Veterans Affairs benefits.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States
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LGBTQ veterans discharged for their gender identity or sexual orientation to receive VA benefits

"The trauma caused by the military's decades-long policy of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people cannot be undone in a few short months," the VA said.

3 years ago
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VA: LGTBQ veterans discharged over sexual orientation to get full benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Monday announced a new policy allowing LGBTQ veterans who were discharged from the military for reasons relating to sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status to become eligible for full benef

3 years ago·Washington, United States
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Veterans Discharged Under 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Are Now Eligible For VA Benefits

On the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell," the White House announced a policy change to help get VA benefits to veterans who were kicked out of the military for their sexuality.

3 years ago·Washington, United States
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Veterans Discharged Under Anti-Gay 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Will Be Eligible for Benefits

Nearly 14,000 veterans who were discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, will reportedly be allowed to request full benefits in a new policy from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

3 years ago·United States
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