What type of discharge would you get for mental health issues (suicide, depression etc)? What impacts would it have afterward?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:17:20 -0500

What type of discharge would you get for mental health issues (suicide, depression etc). And what impacts would it have afterward?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Dec 9 at 2020 5:24 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:24:42 -0500

It depends on several factors. Are they trying to chapter the individual or are they going for a med board? The processes are different and results vary depending on the route being pursued. But that fork in the road dictates everything.

I have not heard of anything different than Honorable in regards to Med Board discharges but I guess it would depend on the situation and anything could be possible depending on the details.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2020 5:26 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:26:08 -0500

Yesterday you posted about just arriving for AIT. If you are having issues, get the help that you need.

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/veterans#:~:text=Military%20OneSource%20is%20a%20free%20service%20provided%20by,a%20day%2C%207%20days%20a%20week%2C%20at%20 [login to see] .

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2020 11:09 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:09:31 -0500

Too many unknown factors to give a good solid answer. What I can do is speak from experience in regards to a former Soldier of mine went before an MEB with all kinds of doctors and Officers for his hearing for a possible Psych Eval discharge. He wanted to stay, but everyone else said he had to go. For his safety and everyone else's. He was recommended for, and received, an Honorable. The worst discharge level I have seen for Psych is General Under Honorable Conditions.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Dec 10 at 2020 9:46 AM

SPC Stewart Smith — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:46:49 -0500

Don't worry about a discharge, worry about your mental health. Go talk to a professional asap. They are there for YOU.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Dec 10 at 2020 7:11 PM

Cpl Vic Burk — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:11:24 -0500

I would say it probably depends on their service record. In most cases probably Honorable. I wouldn't think a discharge for mental issues would be less than a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.

Response by A1C Jordan Brenner made Dec 15 at 2020 4:50 PM

A1C Jordan Brenner — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:50:41 -0500

They will most likely try to chapter you out for an Adjustment Disorder or Personality Disorder -- I highly advise bringing it up your chain of command. They stuck me with a PD discharge and I suffer from PTSD etc. Unless you want your career to end, don't bring it up, your call though.