MLM 106 - Podcast Episodes that discuss Military Discharge Upgrades

Military Law & Life Matters

Military Law & Life Matters Podcasts that discuss Military Discharge Upgrades:

Episode 4: I discuss the Discharge Review Board (DRB). The DRB gives former military members the chance to request a review of their discharge within 15 years of the date of separation. The DRB reviews a veteran's administrative discharge and can legally change the veteran's discharge characterization of service, the reason for discharge, and the re-enlistment eligibility code (when applicable), based on standards of propriety or equity.

Episode 6: I discuss the Board for the Correction of Military Records or BCMR. The BCMR for each service has the authority to review and correct the personnel records of current and former members of the each military service. Records include administrative discharges, reenlistment codes, disciplinary matters, performance evaluations, selection for promotion, advancement, retirement, dates of service, disability ratings and medals. **If you were discharged more than 15 years ago and want to upgrade your discharge, you would apply to the Board for Correction of Military Records for your service.

Episodes 22 - 31: 10 Part Series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to https://ferahozbek.com/ if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.

Episode 37: DoD Guidance on Mental Health Issues - This episode is intended to ensure Veterans know what that the August 2017 DoD Clarifying Guidance to Military Discharge Review Boards applies to. The DoD Guidance discusses Liberal Consideration for certain cases before the Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records.

Episodes 38-40: FAQ on Military Discharge Upgrades -- I share some of common questions that Veterans ask in case you also had the same question.

12 Part Series on Military Discharge Upgrades (No Episode Number for this Series. However, the series begins on 8 November 2019 and ends on 13 March 2020)

MLM 73 - 88: 16 Episodes where I discuss cases from the Board of Review Reading Rooms for each service. The Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR/NR) on a public website. I analyze the decision made by the Discharge Review Boards on a Veteran's application. I explain why I believe the discharge was upgraded or why it was not.

Go to https://ferahozbek.com/ to download a free Military Discharge Upgrade Guide