My husband got general under honorable conditions his Reentry code is 4 & separation code jkk does he get any benefits or what ? what now ?

Janice Davis — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:02:37 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2022 12:14 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:14:58 -0400

What did your husband say his benefits would be? That is part of the chapter briefings/counselings given to him by the Commander per their recommendations. Now, as to what the higher ups say in agreement or taking away or adding benefits, that will be all part of the packet/paperwork. 95% sure your husband lost the GI Bill Education benefits. He may retain all of the other benefits. But again, it's going to be what was recommended and what was approved.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 22 at 2022 12:29 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:29:19 -0400

He need to talk to a VA rep. Tho he should have got a briefing prior to departing his Post

Response by Cpl Henry Busby made Sep 22 at 2022 12:53 PM

Cpl Henry Busby — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:53:27 -0400

He needs to find a VSO, check with the VFW or American Legion for one. Then he can complete DD Form 293 and submit it. Make sure you get the form a va.gov source because there are third parties who try to charge for FREE VA forms. As of late I have been seeing a lot of these and from what I can ascertain, the boards are being rather lenient because of so many multiple deployments that many of us never experienced. I worked with a veteran who had been deployed 9 times. His discharge was similar to this and the board upgraded him to Honorable. From what i am hearing, it is better to take the court martial, where a lot of these are being dismissed once the totality of service is reviewed. GOOD LUCK!!

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Sep 22 at 2022 12:56 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:56:27 -0400

What benefits are you looking for ? He is eligible for VA Medical for any service connected condition. However he is likely in a low priority group.

Response by Cpl Ralph Murray made Sep 22 at 2022 1:22 PM

Cpl Ralph Murray — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:22:16 -0400

I got a general under Honorable condition after pissing off a base commander for disobeying his direct orders during my last three weeks to discharge. However I had six years of perfect service and I wrote the board of appeal ,and within a month my discharge was upgraded to full Honorabe condition. Has your husband try appealing his discharge. He should write the appeal board with a good explaination of why his discharge should be upgraded. I hope this was helpful. That why I am a Cpl, got busted down from a E-5 after five years as a Sgt.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Sep 22 at 2022 1:39 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:39:27 -0400

Best bet is to have him contact the VA rep/VSO closest to where you now reside, they will be able to provide the best and most current information for him about his benefits...best of luck to ya'll.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 22 at 2022 2:48 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:48:57 -0400

Not good- 4=no re-admission in any service w/o HRC waiver- don't hold your breath JKK means Misconduct- Drug Abuse, that's going to hurt job searches particularly with PD's.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2022 6:03 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:03:50 -0400

I can't answer your question, but you may them answered at your nearest Veteran Service Office (link to VA site attached below)
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/vso-search
Also, you may try calling local military personnel office for vet assistance on base.
Hope this helps.

VSO Search - VA/DoD eBenefits

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2022 5:57 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:57:47 -0400

With general, it's all "it depends."

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2022 2:38 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:38:13 -0400

JKK - Character or Behavior Disorder (see also JPC)

JPC - Drug abuse rehabilitative failure

You will have to talk with a vet-rep for further guidance. I personally can not say anything about your question.

Response by PVT Brian Desormeaux made Oct 5 at 2022 9:28 PM

PVT Brian Desormeaux — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:28:43 -0400

He's entitled to ALL OF HIS BENEFITS...with the exception (maybe) being access to his GI Bill...depending on how long he served.

Response by SP5 Keith Phillips made Oct 21 at 2022 1:15 AM

SP5 Keith Phillips — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:15:00 -0400

Do the work, and try to get your benefits, but it's going to take time, I prey you have success.

Response by MSG Tony Hughes made Oct 21 at 2022 1:29 PM

MSG Tony Hughes — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:29:05 -0400

When i was in that type of discharge was usually upgraded after a number of yrs. He probably wont receive benefits. If he lost in the appeals process then it looks very dim.
You didnt mention the nature of the circumstances, nor whether he lost rank

Response by SGT Juan Robledo made Oct 22 at 2022 6:34 PM

SGT Juan Robledo — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:34:12 -0400

What did he do to receive this type of discharge, doesn't look good, he's done, probably won't receive any benefits, what ever he got into he's the only one who has that info other then his Command

Response by A1C Bernadette Sava made Oct 22 at 2022 9:17 PM

A1C Bernadette Sava — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 21:17:34 -0400

The best thing for him to do is apply and see

Response by MAJ Allan Harrelson made Nov 6 at 2022 9:02 AM

MAJ Allan Harrelson — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:02:11 -0500

Because some UCMJ laws have changed over the years, please tell us his dates of service.

Response by SSG Brian Kerr made Dec 2 at 2022 6:57 PM

SSG Brian Kerr — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:57:03 -0500

Since he didn't get dishonorable, He should be eligible for VA benefits as long as he fits other criteria that's looked at when he speaks to a VA Representative (enrollment).

~Brian Kerr

Response by Robert Burns made Dec 4 at 2022 5:02 AM

Robert Burns — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:02:49 -0500

Yes. Got to the VA

Response by SPC Steve Peslak made Dec 28 at 2022 6:06 PM

SPC Steve Peslak — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:06:09 -0500

If he has a "Under Honorable" General discharge, he should still be able to get benefits.
Only a dishonorable discharge disqualifys you from getting benefits.

Response by A1C LaLa Nelson made Jan 9 at 2023 6:37 PM

A1C LaLa Nelson — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:37:23 -0500

Yeah if he suffered any service connected disabilities and also can get Healthcare at VA, just got to enroll. The only veterans who I ever seen get zero benefits are the ones with dishonorable discharges(half of them are bogus discharges)

Response by SN Laurie Giertz, PA-C made Jan 10 at 2023 8:03 PM

SN Laurie Giertz, PA-C — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:03:20 -0500

VA medical care and disability should be filed by a veteran service officer. If he's a combat veteran he has VA coverage for 5 years while claims are filed. I became a PA and worked inside DoD for 20 years with many OTH and dishonorable discharged combat veterans but often still got care at VA or Vet centers. Working for the Wounded, Ill or injured you find ways to get our service members care.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2023 11:35 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:35:56 -0500

Hi Janice. Honestly on the civilian side, the general under honorable makes close to no difference, except for VA education benefits. He needs to accept whatever the Army gives him and contact a local Veteran Service Officer who will help appeal the DOD decision for an honorable discharge. I’ve seen it happen many times before; it’s a process, but there is a decent success rate, especially if the discharge is related to substance abuse or mental health.

He should also immediately file a disability compensation claim (can be with the same VSO) which will earn him tax free compensation monthly and potential for approval into VR&E. This is an employment program the VA offers to disabled veterans, ideally 30% or higher, to gain employment. If it requires education, the VA will pay for tuition, books, laptop, and provide a monthly stipend similar to the GI Bill. As a disabled veteran, he will receive hiring preference from federal, and most state and city/county governments.

I know leaving the army can be scary, but there are resources out there to set him up for success. Bottom line is he needs to contact his local VSO, VA, Vet Center ASAP.

Response by A1C Bernadette Sava made Feb 11 at 2023 1:23 PM

A1C Bernadette Sava — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:23:18 -0500

Yes he can still get benefits if he applies for what he's entitled to. The only ones who don't receive benefits are those who were dishonorably discharged.