How would I go about getting a discharge upgrade?

In order to obtain an upgrade it is necessary to apply to the Discharge Review Board. The Board will review your case and any matters that you...

There are several experienced and qualified attorneys that post on AVVO and provide worldwide representation. I would recommend finding an...

It is a DOD indexing issue. It is possible to have the record amended or expunged so that it has less of an impact on your civilian. I would...

In my experience, USAA requires an Honorable discharge. I would recommend that you contact them directly. In addition you may want to consider...

I would recommend that you check your criminal history through the FBI. The check you want is called an identity history summary. Follows the...

One additional concern that was not addressed by my colleagues is the issue of a Grade Determination Review Board when you retire. If the GOMOR...

It is possible to have your discharge upgraded. The Discharge Review Board has the authority to review cases and grant an upgrade in cases where...

It is possible to have it removed. It involves a written petition. I have assisted clients a with these cases.

It is possible but not easy. It typically takes an ability to demonstrate a potential testing issue or false positive due to accidental exposure.

It may be very challenging but not impossible to try and have this removed. It would probably take evidence of clear error or injustice. I...