Latest "transgender veterans" stories

After two years, still no timeline for transgender surgeries at VA

The medical procedures have been mired in bureaucratic delays since June 2021.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Transgender vets call for more protections from Congress, VA

Advocates want VA to move ahead with plans to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans, a policy change first promised in summer 2021.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Transgender veterans still waiting on VA’s promise of surgery options

One year ago, department officials said they would take steps towards making gender confirmation surgeries available. They still aren't.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

VA secretary promises diverse leadership team, but can’t say when they’ll be in place

Denis McDonough said that finding the right leaders for the department is among his first priorities in office.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA undecided on whether to pay for sex reassignment surgery

A group of 83 lawmakers petitioned the VA secretary to update department policies and allow federal dollars to cover the procedure.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA secretary nominee promises care for all vets, including transgender veterans

In statements to senators, Robert Wilkie also promised to keep suicide prevention as the department's top clinical priority.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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