Even without a dischargen upgrade, you may qualify for benefits if the VA makes a favorable Character of Discharge Determination.

If you believe you were exposed to Agent Orange, you need to know how the VA decides whether you’re entitled to benefits. We explain the process.

You stayed in the service beyond your original ETS date, but you left the military with a discharge that was less than fully Honorable. You may still be able to get most VA benefits — without a discharge upgrade or a Character of Service Determination.

If you’re facing time in a California jail or prison, there’s a state law that could get you into a treatment program instead.

What happens at a VA “C and P” examination? How should you prepare for the exam? We explain the process and offer some helpful tips.

This guide is intended to set forth a step-by-step process to upgrading a less than fully Honorable discharge characterization, changing the narrative reason for discharge, and upgrading the reenlistment code (RE-Code) for veterans discharged under DADT and prior policies.

Although the Department of Defense has yet to issue official guidance to veterans seeking to change their name on military separation documents, this guide seeks to provide a step-by-step process to requesting these records corrections.

If you’re doing business with government agencies such as the VA and the Social Security Administration, follow these pointers to simplify the process and improve your chances of success.

There are steps you can take while you’re incarcerated to improve your chances for a discharge upgrade after you’re released.

A how-to guide explaining how to apply for a discharge upgrade or change the reason for discharge.

An outline for a comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional as part of a PTSD claim.

What should happen to your VA benefits when you’re incarcerated? Nothing — unless you’ve been convicted. We explain the rules.

Information on the Kennedy Settlement and how it may apply to veterans.

We offer complete instructions for ordering transcripts and investigative records, with sample letters you can use.

What should you do when the VA claims that you’ve been overpaid? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

A list of documents and materials you should gather before leaving the military to protect your rights and benefits.

You probably have an idea of how the veteran’s life has been affected by military service. Here’s how to tell the VA what you’ve observed.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of re-enlisting.

Instructions for ordering your military records online or by mail.

General information about VA service-connected disability compensation benefits.

Step-by-step guidance on how to argue your case for MST-related service-connected disability compensation.

Step-by-step guidance for preparing an effective PTSD stressor statement.