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Veterans of the LGBT Ban: apply for non-financial restorative measures

Guidance on non-financial restorative measures for LGBT veterans who served under, and were impacted by, the Ban from 1967 to 2000.

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From:
Ministry of Defence
Published:
13 December 2023
Last updated:
12 December 2024
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  1. Webpage updated with information about new and pre-existing non-financial restorative measures.

  2. Updated: 'LGBT veterans: Apply for restorative measures'.

  3. Updated: Frequently asked questions: LGBT veterans and the Independent Review.

  4. Updated 'LGBT veterans: Apply for restorative measures'.

  5. Updated 'LGBT veterans: Apply for restorative measures'.

  6. First published.

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Veterans of the LGBT Ban: apply for non-financial restorative measures

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The guide to applying for non-financial restorative measures explains the non-financial restorative measures available for veterans of the Ban, who served between 1967 and 2000.

To make it easier to apply, the restorative measures have been separated into two sections:   

1. new restorative measures – a result of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.
2. pre-existing restorative measures – available before the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.

New restorative measures

New restorative measures refer to the measures that have been implemented as a result of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.

If you are eligible, two application forms can be completed depending on who is applying:

The processing time for applications depends on the measures you’re applying for. All applicants should be contacted by Defence within six months of applying. Unfortunately it will not be possible to provide updates on applications before this point.

For information on the qualification of administrative discharge and restoration of rank, visit Veterans of the LGBT Ban: Qualification of administrative discharge and restoration of rank. This includes FAQs, policies and guidance for decision makers.

To find out how to submit a testimony to Defence, which will form part of the historic record, visit LGBT veterans: testimony template.

Pre-existing restorative measures

Pre-existing restorative measures refer to measures and services that were already in progress or available before the LGBT Veterans Independent Review was published. This means they have different application processes to the new restorative measures.  

Information and application forms for the pre-existing restorative measures:

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