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Discharge Upgrade Requests
If you or someone you love received anything but an “Honorable” Discharge from any branch of the military, you may be able to apply to have your discharge upgraded. Any time a person is dishonorably discharged from the military, their VA Benefits may be affected, so whenever possible it helps to have this situation handled by an experienced military lawyer. At Claery & Green, our attorneys will take the necessary legal actions to facilitate your discharge upgrade request in an efficient and effective manner in an effort to obtain satisfactory results.
Discharge upgrade requests will be considered by the Discharge Review Board, who will examine the propriety and equity of discharges. To determine whether or not a case merits a change, the review board will consider many different factors, including:
- The reason for the discharge
- The manner of discharge
- The length of time passed since the discharge
- The person’s record of community service & employment
- Conduct
- Educational achievements
- Family relationships
- Letters of Reference
Skilled Military Attorneys Handling Discharge Upgrade Requests
To determine whether or not an individual is worthy of a discharge upgrade, the review board will be interested in the direction the applicant’s life has taken since being discharged. Those individuals who have gone on to lead productive lives will have a better chance of obtaining an upgrade than those who lead an existence that is seen as undesirable in the eyes of the board. Having a skilled military lawyer to handle your discharge upgrade request will help you prove your worth and will give you a much better chance of obtaining a successful outcome.
If you would like to learn more about discharge upgrade requests and whether or not you qualify, contact a Military Lawyer at Claery & Green today!