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How long does it take to change a military discharge after submiting the DD293 form?
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∙ 13y ago
6 months to 2 years
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You want to upgrade your discharge to honorable?
To upgrade your discharge to honorable, you will need to submit a request to the appropriate military review board. In your request, you should provide any evidence or supporting documentation that demonstrates your exemplary conduct or mitigating circumstances for your previous discharge. It is advisable to seek assistance from a military legal counsel or veterans' service organization to ensure you provide a strong case for your upgrade.
How long does it take to upgrade a general discharge to honorable?
There is no general timeset. You have up to 15 years to file to the board of appeals to upgrade your discharge characterization. Generally the rule is six (6) months. So long theres not any punitive action discharges (BCD, DD) then your discharge from Under Honorable to Honorable is usually granted. That period can take a few months up to a year. So try to be patient. A great way to start is at your local VFW post, you will need to complete DD293 found here..(See relaed Link) just copy and paste the domain in your browser. This needs to be mailed to your respective military review board. (army, navy, af,) I believe are the only three (marines, and coast guard are through the department of the navy if I recall properly) You may be required to make a personnel appearence in DC so be prepared for that, or your legal representation. There are resources out there dont fall victim to the myth that "it automatically upgrades", or "its impossibile to get the upgrade" thats bull! Most who complete the leg work (unless its a punitive discharge) get it.The above answer is incorrect with regard to Navy and Marines. The Navy Discharge Review Board (NDRB) rarely grants upgrades to characterization unless clear inequity or impropriety is proven. The NDRB presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs, and the burden is on the applicant to prove inequity or impropriety. Upgrades do happen, but the applicant normally needs to provide a well documented argument backed up with documentation. I was a member of the NDRB for three years, and adjudicated thousands of cases. There is assistance available including free assistance from the American Legion. There is also a facebook page that is very good you may want to check out regarding military discharge reviews.Applicants are entitled to two reviews before the NDRB, Army or Air Force DRB's within 15 years following their discharge date, a document review, and a personal appearance before the board. Applicant's should always elect to go to the document review first. If the personal appearance hearing is elected, the document review is waived. I highly recommend seeking competent assistance in order for applicant's to put together the best application possible.
