Desiree Diorio
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Thousands of troops were expelled for being gay before Congress changed the law in 2011. Though many still don't qualify for federal veterans benefits, they now can receive state benefits in New York, Colorado, and other states.
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If approved by a federal court, the legal settlement will force the Army to review the discharges of recent veterans with mental health issues.
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The scandal is the largest at West Point in 40 years, and it has raised questions about honor among the men and women who will become the Army's future leaders.