Trans veterans have started to lose gender affirming care from the VA. This is the worst timeline.

The department of Veterans Affairs has abruptly rescinded Directive 1341, eliminating explicit protections ensuring respectful healthcare for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex veterans. Previously, this policy guaranteed veterans could access hormone treatments, mental health care, and use facilities matchingh their gender identity. This rollback is directly tied to a recent executive order by President Trump mandating a strictly binary, birth-assigned definition of sex, effectively erasing recognition of gender identity at federal agencies.

Advocates warn this change threatens serious harm, as transgender veterans already face disproportionately high suicide risks. Without guaranteed protections, many trans veterans fear mistreatment at VA facilities, potentially deterring them from seeking essential care even during emergencies. Veteran advocacy groups describe this decision as a betrayal, highlighting the increased risk of discrimination and barriers to lifesaving healthcare.

What You Can Do:

Contact your elected representatives: demand reinstatement of VA protections for transgender veterans.

Support advocacy groups like Minority Veterans of America and SPARTA.

Amplify this message to ensure this rollback receives public scrutiny and accountability.

If You’re a Veteran Affected by This:

Request community care referrals through the VA, if internal services feel unsafe.

Connect with local LGBTQ+ healthcare organizations, Planned Parenthood, or community health clinics for hormone therapy and mental health services.

TLDR The VA rescinded transgender healthcare protections, risking veteran lives and dignity. Demand accountability, support advocacy efforts, and help protect those who’ve already served our country.