Military Crimes Attorneys; Helping You to Obtain the Benefits You Sacrificed So Much For
Service members who are convicted of crimes may be issued a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge as part of the punishment for the crime. Individuals who are discharged administratively by a discharge board may receive an other than honorable discharge from military service. Each of these discharges, whether punitive or administrative, bars the individual from collecting any benefits, including veterans’ benefits and pension payments. In many cases, the discharge comes as a disappointing end to an otherwise solid career of service – a single moment of bad judgment or one huge mistake can leave an otherwise dedicated service member without the benefits they have sacrificed so much to obtain.
If you have been issued a dishonorable discharge, a bad conduct discharge, or an other than honorable discharge from service after being charged with a crime, you may be able to pursue a discharge upgrade that reinstates some, if not all, of your benefits. Our Military discharge upgrade lawyers understand the impact these benefits can have in your life and offer the detailed and honest advice you need to understand your eligibility for a discharge upgrade and the process of pursuing one.
How can you pursue a discharge upgrade?
If you have been living a clean and honest life since your discharge, it may be possible to request a discharge. Our military crimes attorneys will help you petition the Discharge Review Board for a change in the status of your discharge. The Discharge Review Board will examine many factors while considering your discharge upgrade, including:
- The events leading to your discharge
- The reasoning behind your discharge
- The type of discharge you were originally issued
- Length of time since the discharge
- Your employment record or education since the discharge
- Your personal and professional conduct since the discharge
We will help you collect the necessary documentation to present a strong case for the discharge upgrade, including letters of recommendation from employers or educators, personal reference letters from friends and family, employment and school records and proof of voluntary community service.
What can an upgrade do for me?
If you were discharged in a manner any way other than honorary, you are likely unable to obtain veterans’ benefits or pension payments. Obtaining a discharge upgrade to an administrative discharge allows you to regain your eligibility for the many important benefits due to veterans, including medical assistance, educational assistance, and financial assistance.
Contact us online or call to discuss your options with our military discharge upgrade lawyers and begin the process that entitles you to receive the benefits you deserve.