American Veterans for Equal Rights

LGBTQ+ Veterans · Maryland · Free

AVER — LGBTQ+ veterans organization advocating for equal rights and benefits. Worth contacting for veterans needing to upgrade discharge status that was downgraded due to LGBTQ+ identity pre-DADT-repeal. Discharge upgrade applications can be filed through the DRB or BCMR; LGBTQ+-specialized attorneys help pro bono. Trans veterans can change gender markers on DD-214 and VA records via established procedure. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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