Posted on Mar 22, 2020

What is a DD256? What benefits I could receive for a medical discharge from the Army Reserves?

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I am receiving a medical discharge from the Army Reserves and being issued a DD256 I don't know what it is, so can anyway shed some light on it and what benefits I could receive?

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Posted >1 y ago

It's a certificate for an Honorable Discharge. It has no administrative value and it's just a certificate.

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Posted >1 y ago

If a dd214 is coca cola, a dd256 is diet coke. It's just proof that you served but doesn't give out as much information on your service.

SR Alfred Corbin

Posted 4 y ago

So it's just a piece of paper with no meaning.

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What is a DD256? What benefits I could receive for a medical discharge from the Army Reserves?

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