JAG
JAG offices
NSMI
Organization Type
Discharge Review and Appeal
Discharge Conditions: How to Request Review
The “character” and reason for your discharge are very important in deciding if you (and/or your dependents) are eligible for military and veteran benefits. Learn how to request a review.
Get Free Legal Help with Appealing Your Denied Claim to the CAVC or Your Discharge Upgrade for Qualifying Veterans
Find out if you're eligible for free legal help from the The Veterans Consortium.
DD Form 293 - Application for Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces
Department of Defense Form 293 is used to request an upgrade of a military discharge from the appropriate discharge review board. You can access a fillable PDF version of the form here.
Army Discharge Review Board
The Board reviews discharges of former soldiers, except discharges that were issued over 15 years ago or were given by sentence of a General Court Martial. Learn more about the Board in this article.
Discharge Problems Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury
Receiving either a bad conduct discharge or a personality disorder discharge can result in serious negative consequences for a person suffering from a TBI or PTSD.