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Next instruction from this context Open the VA discharge-upgrade instructions tool and answer the service, discharge and previous-application questions.
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Existing instructions to review Starting point : Open the VA discharge-upgrade instructions tool and answer the service, discharge and previous-application questions.Who the instructions concern : Former service members who believe a discharge characterization or discharge paperwork is incorrect; the appropriate military board depends on the history and request.Prepare: DD214 and any DD215 correction : DD214 and any DD215 correctionPrepare: Service and discharge records : Service and discharge recordsPrepare: Relevant medical or other supporting evidence : Relevant medical or other supporting evidencePrepare: Prior upgrade applications and decisions : Prior upgrade applications and decisionsPrepare: Explanation of the requested change : Explanation of the requested changePublisher instruction 1 : Open the VA discharge-upgrade instructions tool and answer the service, discharge and previous-application questions.Publisher instruction 2 : Read the resulting instructions to identify the appropriate military review board, form and submission route.Publisher instruction 3 : Prepare the explanation and supporting records, preferably with an accredited representative or qualified legal adviser.Publisher instruction 4 : Submit to the board identified by the instructions and keep confirmation; separately ask VA about a Character of Discharge review if benefits are the immediate issue.Submission instructions : Which current publisher instructions apply to Submission instructions? These details have not been recorded for this route. Use the linked responsible office to confirm them.Costs and fee questions : Which current publisher instructions apply to Costs and fee questions? These details have not been recorded for this route. Use the linked responsible office to confirm them.After submission : Which current publisher instructions apply to After submission? These details have not been recorded for this route. Use the linked responsible office to confirm them.Returned, denied or unresolved requests : Which current publisher instructions apply to Returned, denied or unresolved requests? These details have not been recorded for this route. Use the linked responsible office to confirm them.Language, disability and offline access : Which current publisher instructions apply to Language, disability and offline access? These details have not been recorded for this route. Use the linked responsible office to confirm them.Find instructions for a military discharge upgrade or correction
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