Biden Forces Military to Allow Transgender Service Members, but These Physical and Mental Conditions Should Still Disqualify Them
Transgender Troops to Serve Openly
By US News. The Pentagon on Wednesday announced that transgender troops may serve openly in the military and receive medical benefits for gender transitions, following through on President Joe Biden’s pledge from earlier this year.
The new policies will allow transgender people to enlist in the military and serve openly as their self-identified gender, and that they will have access to medical treatments for transition-related care authorized by law. These troops must still meet military standards. (Read more from “Military to Allow Transgender Troops to Serve Openly” HERE)
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“Dreams Coming True” for Aspiring Transgender Service Members
By Stephen Losey. Paulo Batista, a 36-year-old transgender [wo]man in San Diego, California, has wanted to serve in the military ever since [s]he was in ROTC in high school.
But that dream always seemed out of reach. First, h[er] father became ill from the cancer that eventually proved fatal, and Batista had to forgo joining the military to take care of h[er]. Then, in 2017, then-President Donald Trump issued a surprise announcement that sought to bar transgender people from serving in the military.
On Wednesday, though, Batista — and many other transgender people like h[er] who want to join the military — got another chance at wearing the uniform when the Pentagon officially restored its previous policies allowing troops who are transgender or gender-dysphoric to enlist and serve in the armed forces.
In a telephone call with Military.com, Batista said [s]he was “beyond ecstatic” to see h[er] yearslong dream become possible once again. (Read more about this aspiring transgender service member HERE)
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If Enforced, These Regulations Will Prevent Transgenders From Serving
By Daily Wire. On Wednesday, which was “International Transgender Day of Visibility,” the Pentagon announced their latest policies and regulations regarding transgender people in the military. . .
Given the debate over whether transgender individuals — regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria — should be allowed to serve in the United States military — and which forms of health care should be provided as a result — a broad range of other medical conditions remain which prevent someone from serving in the military. . .
“Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, if with: (1) A recommended or prescribed Individualized Education Program, 504 Plan, or work accommodations after the 14th birthday; (2) A history of comorbid mental disorders; (3) Prescribed medication in the previous 24 months; or (4) Documentation of adverse academic, occupational, or work performance.”
“History of learning disorders after the 14th birthday, including but not limited to dyslexia, if any of the following apply: (1) With a recommended or prescribed Individualized Education Program, 504 Plan, or work accommodations after the 14th birthday; (2) With a history of comorbid mental disorders; or (3) With documentation of adverse academic, occupational, or work performance.” . . .
“History of atopic dermatitis or eczema after the 12th birthday. History of residual or recurrent lesions in characteristic areas (face, neck, antecubital or popliteal fossae, occasionally wrists and hands),” or “History of recurrent or chronic non-specific dermatitis within the past 2 years to include contact (irritant or allergic) or dyshidrotic dermatitis requiring more than treatment with topical corticosteroid.” (Read more from “After the Military Sets New Regulations for Transgender Service Members, These Physical and Mental Conditions Will Still Disqualify You From Enlisting” HERE)
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