Free Eligibility Screener

Could your discharge be upgraded?

Answer 6 quick questions to find out if you may qualify for a discharge upgrade through the Discharge Review Board. Confidential, no obligation, takes about 2 minutes.

32 C.F.R. § 70.8 OTH · General · BCD 100% Confidential

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Question 1 of 6 — Discharge type

What type of discharge did you receive?

This is listed as "Character of Service" on your DD-214. If you're not sure, check Box 24.

Other Than Honorable (OTH)

The most common type eligible for DRB review

General (Under Honorable Conditions)

Can be upgraded to Honorable

Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD)

Issued by court-martial — DRB can still review

Dishonorable Discharge

Issued by general court-martial

Entry Level Separation

Separated within your first 180 days of active duty

Honorable

Already the highest characterization — no upgrade available

I'm not sure / I don't have my DD-214 handy

Question 2 of 6 — Date of discharge

What was your official date of discharge?

Found in Box 12b on your DD-214. You have 15 years from this date to apply to the Discharge Review Board.

Question 3 of 6 — Prior DRB history

Have you previously applied to the Discharge Review Board (DRB) for an upgrade?

This helps us understand what type of review you'd be eligible for.

No — this would be my first application

Yes — I had a paper (record) review only, no in-person hearing

Yes — I appeared before the DRB for an in-person hearing

Reconsideration may still be possible with new evidence or changed policy

Yes — the DRB reviewed my case on their own without my involvement

I'm not sure

Question 4 of 6 — Reason for discharge

In your own words, why were you discharged from the military?

There are no wrong answers. Share as much or as little as you're comfortable with — the more context you provide, the better we can understand your situation. Everything you share is confidential.

Question 5 of 6 — Branch of service

Which branch of the military did you serve in?

Question 6 of 6 — Your name

What is your name?

So we can address you personally in your result.

This screener is based on 32 C.F.R. § 70.8 and is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. A "not eligible" result does not mean your case is hopeless — it means we want to point you toward the right resource. Your responses are confidential and will only be used to follow up with you about your eligibility.

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