What benefits are available to honorably discharged veterans?

Major Veteran Benefit Programs

  • Disability compensation.
  • Veteran’s pension programs.
  • Free or low-cost medical care through VA hospitals and medical facilities.
  • Education programs.
  • Housing and home loan guarantees.
  • Job training.
  • Small Businesses and business loans (Through Small Business Administration)
  • Counseling.

Is a general discharge considered a veteran?

Under current law, a “veteran” is any person honorably discharged, or released under honorable conditions, from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Are you considered a veteran after honorable discharge?

An honorable discharge is by far the most common with over 85 percent of veterans receiving this type of discharge. Veterans with an honorable discharge are entitled to all VA benefits (e.g., disability compensation, educational, healthcare, vocational).

Can you get VA benefits with a medical discharge?

If you received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions, you are eligible for both disability compensation and VA health care.

Can I get my GI Bill with a general under honorable conditions discharge?

The GI Bill has special eligibility requirements. For the GI Bill, your DD-214 has to actually say “Honorable.” A General discharge isn’t enough, and unlike all other VA benefits, you cannot become eligible for the GI Bill through a successful Character of Discharge decision.

Is general under honorable discharge considered honorable?

In contrast, a “General, Under Honorable Conditions” Discharge (commonly referred to as a General Discharge) is for service members whose service was satisfactory, but involved situations where the Soldier’s conduct and/or performance of duty were not so meritorious to warrant an Honorable Discharge.

Will general discharge hurt my future?

With a General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions, these rights remain intact. 5. It won’t impact future job opportunities in most circumstances. It is true that a future employer is going to prefer an individual with an Honorable Discharge over an individual with a General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions.

How do I get GI Bill benefits with a general discharge?

Only people with Honorable discharges are eligible for the GI Bill….How to get a Character of Discharge review from the VA

  1. Step 1: Apply for a benefit.
  2. Step 2: Write a letter explaining why you should be eligible.
  3. Step 3: Speak the VA’s language.
  4. Step 4: Request a hearing.
  5. Step 5: Wait.

How do I upgrade my general discharge under honorable conditions?

You can apply to the Discharge Review Board (DRB) of your branch of the service for a discharge upgrade or a change in the discharge reason (that is, character of service).

Can I get a VA loan with a general discharge under honorable conditions?

To receive VA home loan benefits and services, the Veteran’s character of discharge or service must be under other than dishonorable conditions (e.g., honorable, under honorable conditions, general). Generally, there is no character of discharge bar to benefits to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance.