Can one gain veteran benefits when their discharge has been upgraded?

Nice call CW2 Joseph Evans

That sounds like what I wanted to do when I was given what I consider a bad reelistment code. But even this long ago it is more of a priciple of clearing my record.

I was originally discharged under Chapter 13. Some years later it was discovered that I could not be discharged under Chapter 13 and it was upgraded to a Chapter 11. At the time of discharge I was told that I would not be receiving any benefits. Does that change with the upgrading of my discharge status?

Have you spoken to a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) Service Officer? Or you can contact an county Service Officer for assistance. BLUF - what you had when you were discharged most likely continues with the change (note...it's not an upgrade, it's a change) (Chapter 13 to Chapter 11) and you most likely gained benefits ... BUT ... your DD-214 tells the story best. What does your most recent DD-214 say?

There are no benefits with an Admin Sep... Your "upgrade" might not have been much of an upgrade.

You really need to speak with either the DAV, American Legion or Order of the Purple Heart to get the answers you seek.

It's actually 36 months, which is the equivalent of four years (8 semesters) of schooling. Not to mention, the BAH rates are nearly on par with active duty rates, and are automatically given at the scale of an E-5 with dependents. I'm not sure how you equate this as only enough for an associates degree, but my personal experience has been vastly different.

I have taught at the college level and have found that most students are unable to complete a 4 year degree in 8 semesters. Only the most motivated and brightest can accomplish a bachelor's degree in 8 semesters. Even taking 15 credits per semester will leave most students with at least another semester to earn the credits necessary to have the degree conferred. The 48 month window would be more appropriate for most students.

I got 2 Associates and 2 Bachelors with my G.I. Bill... It's really all about how many classes you take and which degrees they'll go toward... Also, you CAN do 48 months if you can go between 2 programs (Montgomery and Post-9/11 or Chapter 31, something like that). All of that said, the G.I. Bill SHOULD cover any service member's higher education needs is they take full advantage of education programs available to them while serving (PACE courses, CCAF, etc.). Additionally, many states (TX and MT that I personally have experience with) have programs that will kick in after you've exhausted you Federal benefits.