Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status

The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability.

Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status
A view of the Pentagon on Dec. 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability.

(Image credit: Daniel Slim)