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A Military Discharge Upgrade allows a veteran to correct or improve the characterization of their discharge when the original decision was unfair, improper, or not reflective of their service. Many veterans pursue a discharge upgrade to restore access to VA benefits, employment opportunities, education programs, and the honor that should have accompanied their military record. In other cases, a discharge upgrade is necessary to correct injustices involving PTSD, TBI, MST, addiction linked to service, or administrative errors that led to an inaccurate discharge status.
Upgrading a discharge is a complex legal process that requires navigating the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Each board has different rules, deadlines, and evidentiary requirements. Veterans must present compelling evidence that their discharge was inequitable or improper—a standard that often demands medical records, service documents, expert opinions, and a well-developed legal argument.
Because the outcome of a discharge upgrade can dramatically affect a veteran’s life, professional guidance is critical. Krause Law helps veterans build strong, well-supported applications for discharge upgrades and corrections of military records, ensuring their service—and their story—is accurately represented.
When leaving the military, members receive a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The (DD-214) or a National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB-22). The DD-214 and the NGB-22 are a summary of service, including discharge characterization information. If the information contained in these documents is negative, that can have far-reaching […]
A military discharge for bad conduct can prevent you from getting VA disability benefits. This can be discouraging, especially if your discharge was inequitable or improper. If you think your discharge deserves reconsideration, our law firm can help. We understand the unique needs of veterans and their families, as our attorney himself is a veteran.
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