Who does SAGEVets serve?
SAGEVets serves LGBT veterans over the age of 50 who reside in New York State.
What does SAGEVets offer?
- Outreach and education to providers and individuals throughout New York State
- VA benefit eligibility evaluation
- Legal advice and counsel and/or representation regarding discharge status upgrades,
especially regarding discharges related to sexual orientation - Case management assistance
- Programs for older LGBT veterans
- "Know Your Rights" materials for LGBT veterans
- Support group for older LGBT veterans
Want to learn more? Check out these community resources:
Read our SAGEVets Newsletter!
Restoring Equal Rights To LGBTQ Veterans
As of June 1, 2020, the New York Division of Veteran Services is accepting applications for restoration of New York State benefits. Any individual with prior military service who was discharged under conditions that were other-than-honorable (OTH) or general under honorable conditions may apply for restoration of New York State veterans' benefits if the discharge resulted from:
- Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
- Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Go here to learn more and apply, or email inclusion@veterans.ny.gov.
Contact the SAGEVets Administrative Coordinator, at 212-741-2247 x268 or alewis@sageusa.org for more information.
SAGEVets programs made possible by public funds facilitated by the New York City Council's Committee on Veterans and the New York State Legislature.
