DoD Discharge Upgrade

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DD Form 214, Discharge Papers and Separation Documents

Read what a DD 214 is and when you might need it.
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Military Character of Discharge

This article explains the different types of Character of Discharge and what they can mean to you.
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Discharge Conditions: How to Request Review

The “character” and reason for your discharge are very important in deciding if you (and/or your dependents) are eligible for military and veteran benefits. Learn how to request a review.
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Step-by-Step Guide: How To Apply for a Discharge Upgrade

Discharge Upgrade Basics

Did you know there is a way to change your military discharge status? If you received a discharge that was not Honorable, a discharge upgrade can help you access important VA benefits, services, and care. Or you may feel that your discharge was not fair and you want to correct it.
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DOD Memoranda Guiding Discharge Review Boards on PTSD, TBI, and MST

This article provides information to veterans with less-than-honorable discharges who want to upgrade their discharge based on in-service mental health conditions or experiences.

Discharge Upgrade?

Question:

If an Airman failed tech school and received an uncharacterized discharge because they separated under 180 days, can they apply to have the discharge upgraded to an honorable one and if so how can one go about doing it?

 

Jim's Reply:

You'll need to get in touch with these folks The Veterans Consortium.  If you'll go ahead and click that link you'll find all the intel you'll need to get in touch with them. Their experts will evaluate what you've got and help you as you go along. Good luck!

 

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DoD Memorandum Clarifying Guidance to Discharge Review Boards Considering Requests for Discharge Modifications Due to Mental Health Conditions, TBI, Sexual Assault, or Sexual Harassment

This resource details the Kurta Memo and what it means when a veteran is seeking a discharge upgrade based on Mental Health Conditions, TBI, Sexual Assault, or Sexual Harassment.
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Get Free Legal Help with Appealing Your Denied Claim to the CAVC or Your Discharge Upgrade for Qualifying Veterans

Find out if you're eligible for free legal help from the The Veterans Consortium.

Discharge Upgrade

Question:

I applied for a discharge upgrade and left out a piece of supporting documentation what can be done?

 

Jim's Reply:

You should ask that question of whoever is helping you with your discharge upgrade. You can get some help here https://www.vetsprobono.org/ 

 

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Army Board for Correction of Military Records

The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) is the highest level of administrative review within the Department of the Army with the mission to correct errors in or remove injustices from Army military records.