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Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA)

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

About

TAVA is a national advocacy organization for transgender veterans, founded in 2003, helping members access full VA services, educate VA staff on transgender care, update DD-214 forms, and change name and gender markers with the VA. 516-828-2911.

Communities centered

Trans & nonbinary

Services offered

AdvocacyLegal aidCase management

Who it's for

Veterans
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