The Kurta Memo and new policy for bad paper vets

[Berta]

https://www.stripes.com/news/pentagon-expands-policy-to-upgrade-vets-bad-paper-discharges-1.485038

More info here on how to apply:

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1292833/dod-releases-clarifying-guidance-to-veterans-regarding-discharges-and-military/source/GovDelivery/

 

[Berta]

--------I just read over the links I posted- and finally found the Four questions that the new policy requires the veteran to answer:

https://www.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/Clarifying-Guidance-to-Military-Discharge-Review-Boards.pdf

This could affect thousands of veterans.

[Inarticulate&Distorted]

Wow, nice info Berta. I've been out for 17 years now, i would want this but with my Service Connected Disability i still manage to get my Bennefits. I think the only thing I've been denied access to is the Military Bank, they require an Honorable Discharge, i have just a General Discharge lol

[LongTooth]

I'm going to give this a shot once I get my SC settled. It sounds like I might have a good chance at it.

 

[kent101]

15 hours ago, Berta said:

--------I just read over the links I posted- and finally found the Four questions that the new policy requires the veteran to answer:

https://www.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/Clarifying-Guidance-to-Military-Discharge-Review-Boards.pdf

This could affect thousands of veterans.

I was honorably discharged, but I lost rank because my Platoon Lieutenant said my performance wasn't good enough to give me my rank on time. I think my performance was that way because I had PTSD. Then when I was on rest and recreation from the combat zone I tried to buy some marijuana to calm my nerves. My battle buddy opened the door when the MPs knocked without looking through the peep hole at our hotel. I couldn't throw the stuff away in time so we got caught. I took a urine test and showed negative for marijuana. I believe the stuff was either hemp or cat nip. My platoon sergeant tried to put the blame on me. I ended up getting a field grade article 15 after telling a jag lawyer it was our marijuana. I did it because my Platoon sergeant was threatening me with a court martial. I lost my rank, but I think it was inequitable because of the threats and it wasn't thc laced marijuana. I asked for my rank back a year ago. You think they'll give it to me?

[LongTooth]

Since this is new policy/guidance should this post be pinned?