Veterans and advocates sue DoD, VA over fertility policies
Two lawsuits alleging IVF discrimination due to marital status, sexual orientation, and the cause of infertility were filed against the DoD and VA.
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Two lawsuits alleging IVF discrimination due to marital status, sexual orientation, and the cause of infertility were filed against the DoD and VA.
The lawsuit from NOW-NYC argues that criteria for service members and veterans to get the treatment — like requiring them to be legally married and produce sperm and eggs — is discriminatory and a constitutional violation.
Two lawsuits alleging IVF discrimination due to marital status, sexual orientation, and the cause of infertility were filed against the DoD and VA.
A women’s organization representing troops and veterans and a former Air Force service member filed lawsuits Wednesday against the Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs over restrictive fertility assistance policies, arguing they discriminate against single people and same-sex couples.
Two lawsuits alleging IVF discrimination due to marital status, sexual orientation, and the cause of infertility were filed against the DoD and VA.