{"id":13451,"date":"2016-12-30T19:13:01","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T19:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/uncategorized\/2016\/12\/30\/dod-issues-new-guidance-for-veterans-seeking-discharge-upgrades-military-record-corrections\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T05:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:37:53","slug":"dod-issues-new-guidance-for-veterans-seeking-discharge-upgrades-military-record-corrections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/pay-benefits\/military-benefits\/2016\/12\/30\/dod-issues-new-guidance-for-veterans-seeking-discharge-upgrades-military-record-corrections\/","title":{"rendered":"DoD issues new guidance for veterans seeking discharge upgrades, military record corrections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Defense Department <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/News-Releases\/News-Release-View\/Article\/1039945\/dod-announces-new-outreach-efforts-to-veterans-regarding-discharges-and-militar?source=GovDelivery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link: https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/News-Releases\/News-Release-View\/Article\/1039945\/dod-announces-new-outreach-efforts-to-veterans-regarding-discharges-and-militar?source=GovDelivery\">announced<\/a>\u00a0Friday a renewed effort to ensure veterans know how to request a review of their service records.<br\/><br\/> &#8220;The department encourages all veterans who believe they have experienced an error or injustice to request relief from their service&#8217;s Board for Correction of Military\/Naval Records (BCM\/NR) or Discharge Review Board (DRB),&#8221; the announcement reads. <br\/><br\/> Over the years, the Defense Department has released guidance related to discharges stemming from PTSD and the now-repealed &#8220;don&#8217;t ask, don&#8217;t tell&#8221; policy.<br\/><br\/> The DoD also stated in its announcement that consideration resulting from separations involving sexual assault are under consideration.<br\/><br\/>&#8220;With today&#8217;s announcement, the department is reaffirming its intention to review and potentially upgrade the discharge status of all individuals that are eligible and that apply,&#8221; the notice reads.<br\/><br\/> To ensure a successful application for upgrade or correction of military records, the DoD recommends that the applicant state up front the reason the service member&#8217;s discharge or record was unjust or erroneous. This includes connecting it to a service-related incident, providing support of their claim, and, if at all possible, providing the appropriate records. <br\/><br\/> Veterans who believe their post-service conduct and contributions to society support an upgrade or correction should provide any appropriate letters or other documentation of support to the Board for Correction of Military\/Naval Records (BCM\/NR) or Discharge Review Board (DRB), as these entities are authorized to grant relief on the basis of clemency.\u00a0<br\/><br\/> Military discharges stemming from PTSD have been a contentious issue for the military. <br\/><br\/> In March 2016, Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., introduced the Fairness for Veterans Act. The goal of the act is to ensure that veterans with less-than-honorable discharges, or so-called &#8220;bad paper&#8221; discharges are still able to receive care and treatment, as these individuals are often no longer eligible as a result of their discharge category. <br\/><br\/> The Army has separated nearly 22,000 combat veterans with less-than-honorable discharges since 2009, a discharge rating that is usually the result of misconduct that can be attributed to PTSD. <br\/><br\/> &#8220;As a result of these <a href=\"https:\/\/coffman.house.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/coffman-introduces-fairness-for-veterans-act\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link: https:\/\/coffman.house.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/coffman-introduces-fairness-for-veterans-act\">bad paper discharges<\/a>, thousands of combat veterans struggling with PTSD have been denied benefits and health care when they&#8217;re most vulnerable and most in need of our support,&#8221; said Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y.<br\/><br\/>For details on how to submit your records for review, visit the DoD announcement <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/News-Releases\/News-Release-View\/Article\/1039945\/dod-announces-new-outreach-efforts-to-veterans-regarding-discharges-and-militar?source=GovDelivery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link: https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/News-Releases\/News-Release-View\/Article\/1039945\/dod-announces-new-outreach-efforts-to-veterans-regarding-discharges-and-militar?source=GovDelivery\">here<\/a>.<br\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Defense Department announced Friday a renewed effort to ensure veterans know how to request a review of their service 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