If you are reentering civilian life or plan to search for a new job soon, understanding your discharge status is essential. Many job applications will ask you about the circumstances of your ...

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday disclosed a plan to establish a grant program to fund legal organizations assisting veterans who are trying to access benefits after they did ...

Federal and state laws prohibit businesses from discriminating against honorably discharged military service members, but employers may also face discrimination lawsuits if they have policies against ...

On September 20 th, the tenth anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), a 1994 policy requiring immediate administrative separation of LGBTQ+ veterans who revealed their sexual ...

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of the Navy has confirmed a petition filing from the Veteran Recovery Network (VRN) for over 400,000 eligible military veterans seeking ...

If you feel your discharge decision was not fair or didn't consider all the facts in the case, you may request a discharge review. The nature of your discharge can impact your ability to get veterans ...

Between World War II and the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” in 2011, more than 100,000 service members were discharged because of their sexual orientation. While LGBT veterans can now apply to ...

Jan. 12 (UPI) --The Army announced Tuesday that it will review the discharges of thousands of disabled veterans, which could result in an upgrade to their discharge status. Per the agreement, the Army ...