A military discharge is a simple matter that can become increasingly difficult depending upon the type of discharge bestowed. An error in military personnel records or an erroneous characterization of service can potentially follow you long past your release from the military into civilian life. Thankfully there are processes available to correct and upgrade your discharge status. Military Discharge Lawyer Troy Smith is a strategic defense attorney who can represent you whether your are still active, retired, a reservist or separated.

Military Discharge Status

Your military discharge status is important as it symbolizes to potential employers your hire-ability and benefits status.

Honorable Discharge

Honorable Discharge includes situations where military terms of service were met, the military contract met and a judge orders the unit relieved from duty. In these cases a veteran receives full honors in civilian life and the rights and benefits that accompany it.

Medical Discharge

A Medical Discharge is entitled after a military physician deems the unit unfit to continue service. A Medical Discharge due to physical injury accrued during combat entitles the unit with an Honorable Discharge including all the rights that accompany it.

If you’ve been titled with a Military Discharge you consider unfair, you can challenge the discharge and get original status reinstated or seek their deserved promotion.

Less Than Honorable Discharge

A Less Than Honorable Discharge is the first discharge status that will lead to problems in civilian life. This type of discharge occurs due to bad or criminal behavior on behalf of the unit while enlisted. Less Than Honorable Discharges include:

• General Discharge
• Other Then Honorable Discharge
• Bad Conduct Discharge
• Dishonorable Discharge

In these instances, a veteran can lose multiple benefits, with the GI Bill being one of the most significant loss in benefits. Employers also avoid hiring these types of discharge statuses.

How To Upgrade A Military Discharge

Your military discharge status doesn’t need to follow you through the rest of your life. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge status. The process begins by consulting with a experienced Military Discharge Lawyer. Attorney Smith has years of experience as a JAG Lawyer and successfully represented 100s of defense cases as both military personnel and civilian.

Call Military Discharge Lawyer Troy Smith today for a free consultation regarding your discharge status and learn how he can help you seek an upgrade.