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Frank
06-23-03, 03:01 PM
CAS, I have a friend who received an &quot;Other than Honorable&quot; discharge during his second enlistment. Is he eligible for any VA benefits? Thanks. <br />
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Semper Fidelis, <br />
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Frank

OJK
07-11-03, 12:07 PM
To the best of my knowledge, the answer is no. I am fairly certain the discharge must be an honorable discharge to be eligible for VA benefits. <br />
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There are, or at least, were several reasons for a...

CAS3
07-11-03, 12:50 PM
The answer is yes. I addressed FRANK in a PM. <br />
Just to clarify, there is a procedure he needs to do first. He needs a character of discharge upgrade.

greensideout
07-11-03, 09:06 PM
Huh? <br />
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Nam and Gulf War vets with an Honorable Discharge get ignored while a person with an &quot;Other then Honorable&quot; discharge can receive treatment? <br />
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Help us out with this one CAS3! <br />
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Wondering?

CAS3
07-13-03, 01:41 PM
C'mon...how many times do I have to tell everyone it is best to have a representative who can address the VA on your behalf.
If you aren't being helped then there is something wrong with the way you are approaching things.

greensideout
07-13-03, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by CAS3
C'mon...how many times do I have to tell everyone it is best to have a representative who can address the VA on your behalf.

Could it be that we are a little slow on the up-take?:D

CAS3
07-14-03, 11:55 AM
Verry funny...I am thinking that age may have something to do with it.
Just kidding :)

greensideout
07-14-03, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by CAS3
Verry funny...I am thinking that age may have something to do with it.
Just kidding :)

Youth is like a lump of coal---It requires age to become a Diamond. :banana:

Hawkaida
07-14-03, 10:03 PM
Oh yeah, it can also just be burned for fuel!