Many LGBT veterans face long waits for access to benefits

The type of discharge a veteran has matters for the types of benefits they receive and can affect future employment. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

For the 12 years she was in the Navy, La Wanda Mobley said she was pretty much the ideal service member.

“I had a stellar career, I had medals, my performance evaluations were always the highest marks that you could receive…