Even a seemingly benign downgrade — from “honorable” to “general discharge under honorable conditions” — makes a difference.

Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to ...

Any discharge characterized as "honorable" or "general — under honorable conditions" satisfies the character of discharge requirement for basic eligibility for most VA benefits.

Generally, a veteran must have received an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions to be eligible for full benefits.

"What happened today is the board ruled that Mr. Kokesh received a general discharge under honorable conditions," said Kokesh's attorney, Mike Lebowitz.

Adam Kokesh should receive a "general discharge under honorable conditions," the panel ruled, according to his lawyer, Michael Lebowitz. A Marine investigator and a lawyer acting as prosecutor for ...

Veterans who leave service with a discharge status other than honorable, under honorable, or general often face significant challenges in accessing VA benefits.

Greene ultimately received a general discharge under honorable conditions, a step below a full honorable discharge, according to documents released in July to The Associated Press from the ...

Even a seemingly benign downgrade — from “honorable” to “general discharge under honorable conditions” — makes a difference. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare is automatically ...

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Department of Veterans Affairs posted a final rule amending its regulations regarding character of discharge determinations, expanding access to VA care and ...

Even a seemingly benign downgrade — from “honorable” to “general discharge under honorable conditions” — makes a difference. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare is automatically ...