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How long does it take to upgrade a general discharge to honorable?
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∙ 10y ago
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.
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How Long Does it take for a general under honorable condition to upgrade to a honorable discharge?
It doesn't. The only way for a General (under honorable conditions) discharge to be upgraded is to go before the Board of appeals. Even then, your chances of getting an upgrade are slim (less than 1%) Even in the best of situations, if you did successfully appeal and get an upgrade, it would still be on your records because that (Honorable) was not the original characterization of discharge, and there is a code that identifies it as such. The above answer is partially correct. The characterization of service does not automatically upgrade to Honorable...ever. Members can apply to the Discharge Review Board (DRB) for their respective service to be considered for a change of characterization. Upgrades are few and far between.
How long do pay benefits continue after a general or honorable US military discharge?
Military pay ends on the date of discharge, for honorable, general under honorable, general under less than honorable, and dishonoralbe discharges. There are no residual benefits for less than honorable or dishonorable discharges.
Could you get va medical for service connected injury with general under honorable condition discharge?
usually you are entitled to benefits as long as you do not have a dishonorable discharge that voids your benefits
How long until you receive national guard discharge papers?
For honorable discharge, from 2 to 6 months.
Can you reenter the military with a General Discharge and how long after discharge do you have to do so?
No
Government job with a general discharge?
yes, you can get a government job with a general discharge as long as there was no dishonorable reasons for the discharge. Sometimes you will have to explain the discharge. Try the Postal Service and USDA.
What is a honorable discharge COG?
A COG (Convenience of the Government) Discharge is the government's way of backing out of its commitment to an enlisted person without doing harm to that person's future. They are most often used to cancel the contract when the recruit is injured in training to the point where there is a long recovery time or a full recovery is not anticipated. It is a "good" discharge so long as the word "honorable" is attached to it. With an honorable discharge a person is able to claim military service and, in many cases, even enlist again once the physical problem has resolved itself. He is also most probably eligible for a 5-point Federal Civilian Service hiring preference as a veteran. It is an administrative discharge (as opposed to a judicial discharge like a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge).
What kind of discharge do homosexuals get from the USMC?
Since the repeal of DADT, Don't ask, don't tell, they get a regular honorable discharge as long as they serve their enlistment and don't get in trouble. Just being Gay is no longer a reason to be discharged.
Can you join the airforce after completing a contract with the navy?
There is no reason why you cannot. As long as your discharge is honorable, there should be no problem. The ranks don't transfer, but the time in service does. And the experience will allow you to be promoted faster.
Do you lose your GI Bill if you get a general discharge?
A General or " General discharge under honorable conditions" may preclude participation in the GI bill, you will need to contact the department of Veterans affairs for a decision on your particular case.
Can a prior navy reenter back into the navy?
Their prior service will decide that. If they were discharged with an Honorable Discharge, there should be no issue, as long as they are still healthy. There is usually a comment on the DD214 that references re-enlistment status.
How long do you have to be in the national guard before you are eligible for benefits if you got a honorable medical discharge?
First off, you either received a medical discharge or an honorable discharge. If the injury occured while in title 10 status then it should take a few months. If it was during a weekend drill, you will have to check with the local state employment office on injuries sustained while at work for their answer.
