Is an other than honorable discharge a general discharge?

Other than honorable discharge, or OTH discharge, falls under the umbrella of undesirable discharge. Other than honorable discharge is a type of administrative discharge. It is not determined by a court-martial.

Can I get my GI Bill with a general under honorable conditions discharge?

The GI Bill has special eligibility requirements. For the GI Bill, your DD-214 has to actually say “Honorable.” A General discharge isn’t enough, and unlike all other VA benefits, you cannot become eligible for the GI Bill through a successful Character of Discharge decision.

Can I get VA benefits with other than honorable discharge?

If you received a discharge under conditions “other than honorable,” you ordinarily are not eligible for most VA benefits. As long as you served for a total of 24 months, you can be eligible for benefits such as education and health care.

Are you still a veteran with a other than honorable discharge?

If you received a discharge under conditions “other than honorable,” you ordinarily are not eligible for most VA benefits. As long as you served for a total of 24 months, you can be eligible for benefits such as education and health care. Your eligibility for disability compensation will depend on some complex factors.

Do you still have military benefits with honorable discharge?

Those who separate or retire under an honorable discharge will receive all of the benefits available to veterans. Depending on their length of service, this can include retirement pay, GI bill benefits, medical and dental coverage, and home loan assistance .

Can You reenlist in the military after an honorable discharge?

There are several types of discharges that can keep you from re-enlisting in the service, including a bad conduct discharge, an “other than honorable discharge” and a dishonorable discharge. On the other hand, if you received a general or honorable discharge, you may qualify for re-enlistment.

How bad is a dishonorable discharge?

A bad conduct discharge and a dishonorable discharge are both punitive discharges, but a dishonorable discharge (DD) can only be awarded at a general court martial…it is more severe than a bad conduct discharge.

Is a general under honorable discharge considered honorable?

A general discharge is short for General under honorable conditions. It is not the same as an honorable discharge. For all veterans administration benefits except the G.I. Bill it is considered an honorable discharge. However, to be eligible for the G.I. Bill requires a full honorable discharge.