Other than honorable discharge

Remembering Jim

Jim Strickland was a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits who was also editor and webmaster of the popular VA Watchdog website. Jim wrote extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits. Before his recent passing, Jim was kind enough to answer questions from visitors on StatesideLegal.org here in Jim's Mailbag. This page is dedicated to Jim and to his efforts to assist every veteran who called upon him.

About Jim's Mailbag

Jim's Mailbag is a regular column where veterans, servicemembers, and family members can find answers about their VA and Social Security disability benefits. Although we are not accepting new questions at this time, you can browse all of the previous Q&As and search Jim's Mailbag for helpful answers to your specific VA issue.

Question:

All the way, sir, I've an 'other than honorable' discharge. I need help with a upgrade. I've service connection for PTSD and diabetic metallic two related to Agent Orange. however, only receive chapter 17. VA just denied my appeal. I need help. I've reach out to anybody that will listen to no avail. I need a discharge upgrade or presidential pardon.

Jim's Reply:

These are the people you need to speak with, at National Veterans Legal Service Program.