Discharge Upgrade Requests
The Discharge Review Boards conduct documentary and personal appearance hearings to examine the propriety and equity of discharges.
In determining whether a case merits a change the discharge review board looks at many factors including but not limited to: the reason or basis for discharge; the manner of discharge; the length of time since discharge; record of community service and employment; conduct; educational achievement; family relationships; and letters of reference.
In the course of the discharge review, the Board will be looking for what direction an applicant’s life has taken since discharge. Establishing a case takes time.
Moreover, applicant’s seeking a characterization based upon meritorious post-service conduct should attempt to provide supporting documentation of the post-service accomplishments. Examples include but are not limited to school transcripts, letters from employers, letters of recommendation, letters from employers, letters from local police precincts confirming crime-free behavior and letters from voluntary community service activities.
If you are looking for an attorney to help prepare your case to the discharge review board, you should set up an initial consultation with Mr Culp and Mr. Litka. |
