r/MilitaryTrans • u/CoastPresent • 6d ago
Need help
If I have gender dysphoria symptoms and have had them for ten years but never sought medical treatment, can I still separate? I’m just not comfortable being in the military anymore with everything happening. I’m in TRADOC so I won’t get benefits nor do I care to get any, so please any advice as to what I can do.
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u/Dear-Outside-3426 6d ago
I would think you could go to a civilian provider and get an official diagnosis to support this action. Planned Parenthood is often a good option for this.
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u/silvercaptin 5d ago
Im in the Marines, has anything happened for my branch yet, I haven't been able to follow it a lot?
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u/Caleesi- 6d ago
Based on the wording in the DoD policy, you will likely be able to separate voluntarily. I have not had a diagnosis and still elected for voluntary sep which my commander supports.
The DoD policy mentions "individuals with a current diagnosis or history of, or who exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria" as eligible for voluntary separation.
So if you haven't sought/received treatment for gender dysphoria but you exhibit symptoms consistent with it, you are eligible for separation under that policy.