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March 2021
DoD Memorandum Clarifying Guidance to Discharge Review Boards Considering…
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On August 25, 2017, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued the Kurta Memo. The memo gave clear guidance to Military Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR) on discharge upgrade applications. Specifically, the memo talked about…
April 2021
Step-by-Step Guide: How To Apply for a Discharge Upgrade
If you received a less than Honorable discharge, a Discharge Upgrade could help you access important VA benefits. Read this step-by-step guide on how to request one.
December 2020
DOD Memoranda Guiding Discharge Review Boards on PTSD, TBI, and MST
This article provides important information to veterans with less-than-honorable discharges who want to upgrade their discharge based on in-service mental health conditions or experiences.
August 2021
Free Help with Your Discharge Upgrade or Appealing Your Denied Claim to…
Find out if you're eligible for free legal help from The Veterans Consortium.