Overview

• Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that 851 cases were reviewed, resulting in over 800 veterans receiving honorable discharges.
• The review was part of an effort to address the discrimination faced by LGBTQ service members under the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, which was repealed in 2011.
• Approximately 96% of the 13,500 service members affected by the policy have now received honorable discharges, restoring their access to veteran benefits.
• President Joe Biden issued pardons in June for service members convicted under repealed military policies, further addressing past injustices.
• Veterans who believe their military records still contain errors or injustices are encouraged to apply for corrections through the Military Department Review Boards.