Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
Thousands of LGBTQ+ US military veterans who were discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy due to their sexuality could soon have an easier path to accessing more benefits for their service, according to a proposed legal settlement with the Pentagon.

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2 developments- Jan 6, 2025Pentagon reaches settlement that could restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
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Pentagon settles with LGBTQ veterans discharged under discriminatory policies
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
LGBTQ Vets and Pentagon Reach Historic Settlement Over 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Discharges
Pentagon reaches settlement that could restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
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