Posted on Aug 30, 2020
SPC Kevin West
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I got back to base and formation late. I got NJP'ed for not being in formation without notifying command that I was going to be late during out processing for an injury. So they change my discharge from a Honorable to a General Under Honorable conditions. That was back in 2009, it is 2020 now. Is it possible that I can get that amended based on clemency or any other way? I can't use my GI bill without it being an Honorable discharge.
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SGT Edward Murie
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Go see the militarty base commander and see what he can do and explain the problem to him and I think he can help you.
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LTC Retired
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It us very possible to get your general upgraded to honorable. You must file a case with the Board for corrections of military records. Sadly, I'm not surprised that they did this for only one NJP...the Marine Corps can be quite Draconian in these matters passing out bad reenlistment codes and less than honorable discharges for no reason. In the past they even passed out these for refusing to reenlist. This is usually because one would piss someone off in their chain of command and, to get revenge for whatever reason, it resulted in a General.
So you need to find a lawyer in the Washington D.C. Area that specifically handles these kinds of cases. You can probably find a referral through the Marine Corps League or some other vet organization. On the Internet look up military records correction lawyer. Some you have to pay for some are free. Here is one link to help you get started. Good Luck

National Veterans Legal Services Program
https://www.nvlsp.org/what-we-do/lawyers-serving-warriors/assistance-with-applications-to-boards-for-correction-of-military-records-b/#:~:text=National%20Veterans%20Legal%20Services%20Program,denial%20of%20a%20medical%20retirement
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PO3 David Mabo
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First, SPC is Army, not USMC.
Second, what I saw in my Navy time, you had to have had other issues for the discharge to be General. You can go to the Discharge review Board, but the chance of a change is low.
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SFC John Fourquet
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I don’t see you discharge being changed for one minor offense. Also, a general under honorable discharge does not disqualify you for VA benefits.

All services branches have procedures to upgrade a discharge. You need to do some research to find the procedures for the USMC.
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PFC Russell W
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Ehhh, I don't know about the Marines but I know that in the Army if you're getting Med cleared for Seperation you aren't getting liberty. Actually the whole thing doesn't sound right.
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SFC John Fourquet
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A discharge can be upgraded by the service that issued the discharge. Also the VA can can update a discharge for VA purposes based on the circumstances. You need to research the procedures for your service for a service upgrade of your discharge. Also a service organization (DAV, VFW) can work w/ you on a VA upgrade.
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PO2 Ed Taylor
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not knowing all of the information concerned as to why you received a discharge other than honorable. Your best line of action is yo contact the JAG corps to investigate all proper actions and decisions were taken in this decision. MAKE IT LEAGLE AND DOCUMENTED ON ALL POINTS. DO NOT SEEK ADVICE FROM SO CALLED SEA LAWYERS.
ED TAYLOR USN, USA ABD USARNG TNG NCO SGT/PO2
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SSG William Ryan
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Like Kevin Garnet ... ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! - Forgive the Lonely Island reference haha. Long shot, but apply / appeal see what happens. It will be an uphill battle either way. If you aren't prepare to fight for yourself and put in the hours and days and weeks and months possibly years this will take, then NOPE. GL either way, but if you put the effort in it is possible.
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PFC Dennis Gonzalez
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Hi, I've been trying to get my discharge upgraded but, don't know what step's to take. I'm currently working at the VA for the last two years plus. Can you point me in the right direction?
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Bill Husztek
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Sorry Charlie, they don't want tuna with great taste, they want tuna that taste great. YOu have a great story there to tell your kids about how they should always always follow the rules if they want to get the rewards they hope for. You screwed up, you lose. no clemency for dunderheaded behavior.
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