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Kristina Derro, Esq.<\/p>\n

Just two years ago, gay and lesbian individuals were prevented from serving openly in the military.\u00a0 Now, same sex spouses of these veterans and service members will be able to share in their government benefits.<\/p>\n

In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court<\/a> invalidated a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act which denied federal benefits to same sex couples married legally in their states. \u00a0This law has a large impact on the same sex spouses of veterans \u2013 they will now be able to get help with college tuition, can be buried in a national cemetery, and may be eligible for other financial spousal benefits.\u00a0 Additionally, these spouses will now be able to receive indemnity pay for the death of a spouse in the military.<\/p>\n

President Obama has directed Attorney General Eric Holder to work with cabinet members to ensure that these benefit changes are implemented swiftly and smoothly.\u00a0 (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kristina Derro, Esq. Just two years ago, gay and lesbian individuals were prevented from serving openly in the military.\u00a0 Now, same sex spouses of these veterans and service members will be able to share in their government benefits. In a…<\/span><\/p>\n

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