Mata on LGBTQ+ veteran population statistics
Mata presents statistics on LGBTQ+ veteran populations, noting approximately 1.9 million LGBTQ+ adults who are veterans nationally including 37,000 transgender veterans, with LGBTQ+ veterans more likely to have served in the post-9/11 era.
Regarding Introduction 928, the Department fully supports the legislation and its goal of strengthening engagement with LGBTQ plus veterans.
DVS has already designated two LGBTQ liaisons within the department.
Dana Parrott, an Army veteran, as the LGBTQ liaison since 2024, and Michael Lopez, also an Army veteran, now serves as our LGBTQ plus claims and benefits liaison.
New York City is home to one of the largest LGBTQ plus veterans.
populations in the nation.
Nationally, an estimated 1.9 million LGBTQ plus adults and veterans serve, including approximately 37,000 transgender veterans.
LGBTQ plus veterans are also most likely to have served during the post 9-11 era than the veteran population overall.