A lesbian couple sued the Department of Veterans Affairs last year . Former Army Sgt . Tracey Cooper-Harris wanted benefits for her wife . With DOMA 's ban invalidated , a judge rules Title 38 also ca n't block benefits . Score: 6 The denial is `` not rationally related '' to military purposes .
A lesbian couple sued the Department of Veterans Affairs last year . Former Army Sgt . Tracey Cooper-Harris wanted benefits for her wife . With DOMA 's ban invalidated , a judge rules Title 38 also ca n't block benefits . Judge : The denial is `` not rationally related '' to military purposes .