how long to upgrade a discharge?

Question

once appealed, how long does it generally take to get a response from the VA office for an upgraded discharge

Answer 1

After the board reviews your case, it takes six to eight weeks for a decision. Read the link I place in the source box. It gives a comprehensive look at the upgrade process.

You can only obtain a discharge upgrade if you apply within fifteen years of leaving the service and if the original discharge was "inequitable" or "improper."

Inequitable means the reason or characterization of the discharge is inconsistent with the policies and traditions of the service. Improper means that the reason or characterization of the discharge is in error (i.e., is false, or violates a regulation or a law).

For example, "My discharge was inequitable because it was based on one isolated incident in 28 months of service with no other adverse action."

Or, "The discharge is improper because the applicant's preservice civilian conviction, properly listed on his enlistment documents, was used in the discharge proceedings."

Good luck,

MBH

Answer 2

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In other words, you were kick out of service? now you want an Honorable dischard!! No way, jose!! but I would like to know for what reason, you were discharged? AWOL??

Does that mean that you have to be a Senator from Massachusetts before you can have a discharge up graded????

Answer 3

In other words, you were kick out of service? now you want an Honorable dischard!! No way, jose!! but I would like to know for what reason, you were discharged? AWOL??

Answer 4

i dont really know. it probably depends on the reason for the discharge. you many not get one

Answer 5

ROTFL!!! No, for real, what's your real question? If you believe that'll happen, I have some beach front property to sell you in Oklahoma

Answer 6

i hear they have very little success in upgrading, hope you're not counting on it, good luck.