A little known fact about trans people is that transgender Americans are twice as likely to serve in the military.

This means many rely on VA healthcare for their medical needs. But politicization of trans healthcare has resulted in a lack of access to trans surgeries for vets.

The Transgender Americans Veterans Association is fighting to change that. Alyssa Steinsiek has more, for Assigned.

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https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/transgender-veterans-association-sues-va-again

Trans Veterans Deserve Full Access to Transition Surgeries

The Transgender American Veterans Association has filed an appeal against Veterans Affairs’ denial of their 2016 petition to include coverage for transgender surgeries.

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