It is blatant discrimination and bigotry," said Renee Burbank, director of litigation at the National Veterans Legal Services Program, during a press conference Wednesday in New York. Other married troops can go to one of seven military treatment facilities that offer IVF, artificial insemination and other fertility services to receive services at cost. At the VA, veterans have access to fertility testing, medication, artificial insemination, cryopreservation of gametes, counseling and more. NOW-NYC filed the lawsuit against the VA and DoD on behalf of their active-duty and veteran members. -- Patricia Kime can be reached at Patricia.Kime@Military.comRelated: Military to Cover Travel Costs and Offer Leave for Troops Seeking Abortions, Fertility Treatment

Source: The North Africa Journal August 03, 2023 13:36 UTC