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ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION FOR CHARACTER OF DISCHARGE 2025

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The document is a request form for determining the character of discharge (COD) for veterans, outlining sections to be completed by Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) employees. It includes patient identification information, details about the requesting facility, the purpose of the request, and VBA's findings regarding the veteran's service character and eligibility for health care benefits.

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What is character of discharge on DD214?

There are 6 types of discharge of character listed on military discharges: (1)Honorable or Under honorable conditions, (2) General under Honorable Conditions, (3) Other than Honorable (OTH), (4) Bad Conduct (BCD), (5) Dishonorable (DD), (6) Entry Level (ELS) or Non-Characterized. The DD 214 must have a

What discharge type is considered honorable?

An honorable discharge can include either voluntary or involuntary separation, or general discharge. It generally applies when a service member docHubes the end of his or her enlistment, experiences a medical obstacle or other hardship, or fails training within the first six months.

What is an undesirable discharge?

a discharge under other than honorable conditions of a person from military service by administrative action. a certificate of such a discharge.

What discharge disqualifies you from VA benefits?

If youre discharged dishonorably, you are statutorily barred from receiving all VA benefits and, in fact, are not legally considered to be a veteran. (38 U.S.C. 101(2)). The only exception is if you were determined to be insane at the time you committed the offense resulting in dishonorable discharge.

Is general discharge under honorable conditions bad?

The full name of this discharge is, general discharge under honorable conditions. It usually means there was something that prevented the service member from performing their job adequately or from meeting expected standards of conduct. A general discharge still affords the veteran access to most veterans programs.

What are the five types of military discharges?

The Department of Defense (DoD) authorizes six characterizations of service for military service members to receive on discharge: (1) Honorable; (2) Under Honorable Conditions (General); (3) Under Other than Honorable Conditions; (4) Bad Conduct; (5) Dishonorable, and (6) Uncharacterized.

What is a character of discharge determination?

Many veterans, caregivers, providers, and community members are not aware of VA Character of Discharge Determination process. VA looks at your character of discharge to determine whether you meet the basic eligibility requirements for receipt of VA benefits under Title 38 of the United States Code.

What are the requirements for a military discharge?

To receive an honorable discharge, service members must have received a rating from good to excellent for their service. Service members who meet or exceed most of the required standards of duty performance, committed no or minimal misconduct, and who complete their tours of duty, normally receive honorable discharges.

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