Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

LGBTQ+ Veterans · Kansas · Free

TAPS — supports those grieving the loss of a military loved one. Worth contacting for veterans needing to upgrade discharge status that was downgraded due to LGBTQ+ identity pre-DADT-repeal. VA gender-affirming care has expanded — hormones, mental health, voice training covered; some surgeries available case-by-case. Over 100,000 service members were discharged under DADT and predecessor policies — most are eligible for discharge upgrades and benefits restoration. No cost — the program is grant-funded...

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