by veteranesquire | Jan 15, 2018 | Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records, VA Disability Compensation
Establishing eligibility for VA benefits is critical to ensure incarcerated Veterans are rehabilitated. Veterans that have a regular source of income once they are released are much less likely to re-offend. For Veterans with a criminal conviction, it is very...
by veteranesquire | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog Posts, Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records
Veterans upgrading less than fully honorable discharges should apply to their branch of service’s Discharge Review Board or Board for the Correction of Military Records. Both Boards generally have the authority to modify most military discharges. However, the Boards...
by veteranesquire | Nov 27, 2017 | Blog Posts, Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records
Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) as a result of military service may be eligible to upgrade less than honorable discharges. Upgrading a military discharge can help Veterans open the door to obtaining...
by veteranesquire | Nov 24, 2017 | Blog Posts, Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records, VA Disability Compensation, VA Education Benefits, VA Health Benefits
It is not impossible for veterans with an Other Than Honorable discharge (“OTH discharge”) to obtain VA benefits. There are many misconceptions about the availability of VA benefits for veterans with OTH discharges. Regardless of misconceptions, these...
by veteranesquire | Nov 21, 2017 | Blog Posts, Discharge Upgrades and Correction of Military Records
It can be very difficult for Veterans with other than honorable discharges to convince a military Discharge Review Board (“DRB”) to upgrade their discharges. The discharge upgrade process can be very confusing, and there is a shortage of representatives able to assist...
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