no
A Dishonorable Discharge is the the worst fate conceivable.
It was formerly known as a "Bad Conduct Discharge" and ranks just above a Dishonorable Discharge.
am I considered a veteran if I have a dishonorable discharge
Walt Disney did not receive a dishonorable discharge because he never served in the military.
Yes.
No, he got a medical discharge
One of the good things about Non Judicial Punishment is that it is not considered a Federal Crime. One or two NJPs will not typically result in a dishonorable discharge. If you are dismissed due to NJP violations, then it would be a DD. Depending on the NJPs and the types, it could reduce it from an Honorable Discharge to a General Discharge.
The only thing you can do is appeal your discharge.
No.
Dishonorable discharge
Trust me, it is not public record.
means perm ban