What type of discharge do I need to qualify for Veterans benefits?

The military’s has 5 main classifications of discharge:

Honorable discharge
Discharge under honorable conditions or a general discharge
Discharge under other than honorable conditions or undesirable discharge
Bad conduct discharge
Dishonorable discharge or dismissal

In order to be eligible to receive benefits from the VA, your discharge must be “other than dishonorable”. If you have an honorable discharge, a discharge under honorable conditions or a general discharge then you will most likely qualify. If you have any other type of discharge it is unlikely, but not impossible that you will qualify. The only discharge that fully bars you from getting benefits is a dishonorable discharge. Many Veterans file an application to have their discharge upgraded prior to filing for VA benefits. Although our office does not handle military discharge upgrade cases, contact us and we will be happy to provide you with a referral to a firm that may be able to assist you.

What Is the VA Benefits Direct Deposit Schedule?

The VA benefits direct deposit schedule determines when you will receive your VA benefit check. If you have just been approved for VA benefits then

How Many Veterans Receive Disability Compensation?

Millions of veterans across the country depend on Disability Compensation benefits to meet their basic needs. Enrollment in the VA benefits system

Can Disabled Veterans Get Social Security Disability?

Disabled veterans may qualify for both Social Security disability benefits and veterans disability compensation. If you meet the separate requirements of each type of benefit,

What are the differences between Veterans Pension and Veterans Compensation benefits?

Although both programs pay benefits to disabled Veterans, there are several differences between Veterans Pension and Veterans Compensation benefits. Veterans Pension Pension benefits are available

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