Is a general under honorable discharge considered honorable?

A General military discharge is a form of administrative discharge. If a service member’s performance is satisfactory but the individual failed to meet all expectations of conduct for military members, the discharge is considered a General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions.

Can a veteran apply for a discharge upgrade?

Any veteran who has a discharge below Honorable can apply for an upgrade. You do not need an attorney to apply for a discharge upgrade. There are many different reasons why a veteran may want to apply for a discharge upgrade.

What to do if you are denied a discharge upgrade?

If you were discharged for disciplinary reasons, it may be worth going to a doctor, psychologist, or therapist to see if either PTSD or TBI contributed to your discharge. If you previously applied for a discharge upgrade and were denied, you can be reconsidered under the new, easier standards.

Can you get a disability from an honorable discharge?

You’re only eligible to earn disability compensation for disabilities you suffered during a period of honorable service. You can’t use an honorable discharge from one period of service to establish eligibility for a service-connected disability from a different period of service. What if I served honorably, but didn’t receive discharge paperwork?

How do you get an honorable discharge upgrade?

In order to receive an upgrade to your discharge, you’ll need to have proof. You will have to show that your discharge was “improper” or “inequitable”. If you’re trying to prove that your discharge was improper, this means that it was factually incorrect or inconsistent with the law.

Where do I go to get an upgrade in the military?

For information about obtaining your records, visit the National Personnel Records Center website. Submit any medical and/or military records that relate to the issues that relate to your upgrade request.

What is an example of a military discharge upgrade?

Inequitable means inconsistent with the traditions and policies of the service. An example of a discharge that qualifies for an upgrade might be that a veteran served honorably and had a single bad incident or was abusing drugs or alcohol as a means of self-medicating post-traumatic stress disorder.

Can a veteran get a less honorable discharge?

Though, recently, the Department of Defense has made major changes that make it a lot easier than it used to be. According to the DOD, there are tens of thousands of veterans out there who have less honorable discharges than they deserve.