Veterans Affairs Ending Gender Dysphoria Treatment for Many Patients

‘I mean no disrespect to anyone, but VA should not be focused on helping Veterans attempt to change their sex,’ VA Secretary Doug Collins said.

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington on Nov. 18, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will no longer offer gender dysphoria treatment to new patients, officials said on March 17.

VA doctors are halting cross-sex hormone therapy for veterans with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria or symptoms of the condition, with an exception for veterans who were already receiving hormones from the VA or from the U.S. Department of Defense.