Do all honorable discharge get benefits?

An honorable discharge is by far the most common with over 85 percent of veterans receiving this type of discharge. Veterans with an honorable discharge are entitled to all VA benefits (e.g., disability compensation, educational, healthcare, vocational).

What are the requirements to qualify for VA benefits?

Basic Eligibility: A person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable may qualify for VA health care benefits including qualifying Reserve and National Guard members.

How long do you have to be in the military to get VA benefits?

Generally, you must have 90 days or 24 months of active service (depending on when you served) to qualify. *You are also eligible if you previously completed 24 continuous months of active service prior to the date above, or received an early discharge under Section 1171 of Title 10.

Can you get VA health care benefits with a dishonorable discharge?

You may be able to get VA health care benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge.

What happens when you get a DD214 discharge from the military?

When a service member is discharged, the military assigns what is called a “character of service” on their DD-214. This system applies to all branches of the armed forces. This character of service may appear as the following: An honorable discharge is the top level of military discharge. It’s also the most common.

Are you eligible for VA health care benefits?

You may be eligible for VA health care benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge.

What is the character of discharge for VA benefits?

VA looks at the “character of discharge” to determine whether a person meets the basic eligibility requirements for receipt of VA benefits under title 38 of the United States Code. Any discharge under honorable conditions satisfies the character of discharge requirement for basic eligibility for VA benefits.