800 DADT-expelled veterans' discharge statuses upgraded; 96% approved, providing access to benefits.

The Pentagon has upgraded the discharge status of over 800 veterans expelled under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which lasted from 1994 to 2011 and targeted service members for their sexual orientation. This proactive review process, initiated last year, allows these veterans access to vital benefits. Nearly 96% of the reviewed cases resulted in upgrades, addressing the injustices faced by those affected by the policy.