It's not just that...all the medical services were in addition to the benefits that everyday service members are entitled too. So now it becomes a fairness issue. Normal Seaman Timmy enlists and does 8 years, 2 deployments, to receive a fully funded GI Bill for his education. A Trans would join, receive a funded transition, never deploy, and receive the same education benefits. It never made any sense to give them all the same benefits etc plus a transition or med services when they are are not permitted to do the most challenging tasks or normal workload. IMO It was a scam to destroy the fabric and make up of the armed forces.