I received an "Other Than Honorable" discharge from the Navy. Now when I fill out an application or certain paperwork do I mark that I am a veteran or not?
2006-10-29 15:37:17 · 19 answers · asked by ricojsuave 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i would say yes. you served in the military and don't now...that makes you a vet. just because you weren't in a war or "other than honorable" discharge doesn't make you any less of a vet. thanks for your service!
2006-10-31 01:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dany7969 gave you an incorrect answer. One is considered a veteran if that person has served on active duty for a period not shorter than 180 consecutive days. An OTH discharge does not negate one's status as a veteran, but it does negate most federal and state benefits afforded to veterans who have been honorably discharged or retired..
2006-10-29 16:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by dr_law2003 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though you got an other than honorable discharge, you are still a Veteran.
2006-10-29 16:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn (AzCrazyGirl) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a veteran. Some employers ask the next question: What kind of discharge did you receive?
2006-10-29 15:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the stipulation is IF you served more than 180 consecutive days on active duty, you are considered a veteran. Of course, the best people to ask would be the VA.
2006-10-29 18:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by CV59StormVet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are a veteran, but, be straight up about your discharge because they are going to find out anyway.
2006-10-29 17:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by LadyL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are.a veteran. If for VA benefits, you are eligible for most of the same stuff as other veterans who served at least 180 days active duty except for the GI Bill.
2015-01-07 17:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ichiban Danger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a veteran. You mark, veteran no matter what kind of discharge you received.
Good Luck!
2006-10-30 02:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a veteran is considered if you were in the service for 120 days. You don't have disclose what kind of discharge you got unless it's a goverment job.
2006-10-29 15:45:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, anyone who served 6 months or more (counting bootcamp) is a veteran regardless of disposition of discharge.
You just don't get all the fancy VA stuff like respect.
2006-10-29 16:01:02 · answer #10 · answered by browning_1911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋