Discharge Upgrades & Military Record Changes

This article explains the different types of Character of Discharge and what they can mean to you.

Read about what a DD 214 is and when you might need it.

The reason for your discharge and the “character” of that discharge are very important in deciding if you (and/or your dependents) are eligible for military and veteran benefits as a result of military service. Learn how to request a review.

Department of Defense Form 293 is used to request an upgrade of a military discharge from the appropriate discharge review board. You can access a fillable PDF version of the form here.

Before submitting this form, we strongly encourage you to review the other materials on this website…