After getting a BCD are there any benefits/assistance left since technically i am still a veteran?

PVT Nate Stoffel — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:04:30 -0500

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Nov 19 at 2020 6:54 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:54:33 -0500

Have you looked on line for a chart that lists what benefits you are eligible for? There are a couple of charts available on line. You should have also received a list or chart of available benefits when you out-processed.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2020 8:28 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:28:23 -0500

A Big Chicken Dinner is a punitive discharge which means you were Court Martialed. Under 38 U.S.C. § 5303, you are not entitled to any Veterans benefits unless you can prove you were insane at the time of your conviction.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Nov 19 at 2020 11:19 AM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:19:28 -0500

Technically you are not a Veteran, you are a felon.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Nov 19 at 2020 1:18 PM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:18:52 -0500

I really hope you're not going around telling people you're a veteran.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2020 12:24 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:24:17 -0500

BCDs usually come hand in hand with pretty much all of your Benefits being stripped away. Since you didn't get a DD, yea you can technically still use the Veteran title. But, if you want to know what benefits you have (if any) left, talk with the VA. Be honest.....don't bullshit....with telling them you got the BCD.