Microsoft Word - Guidebook for Veterans Incarcerated in Vir…

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Character of Discharge Requirements Discharge Requirements for Compensation Benefits requires the Veteran's discharge to be under other than dishonorable conditions (e.g. honorable, under honorable conditions, general.) Discharge Requirements for Pension Benefits requires the Veteran's discharge to be under other than dishonorable conditions (e.g. honorable, under honorable conditions, general.) Discharge Requirements for Education Benefits from the VA through the Montgomery GI Bill program or Post 9/11 GI Bill program, the Veteran's character of discharge or service must be honorable. To receive VA education benefits and services through any other VA educational benefits program, including the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program, the Veteran's character of discharge or service must be under other than dishonorable conditions (e.g., honorable, under honorable, general.)

Discharge Requirements for Home Loan Benefits require the Veteran's discharge to be under other than dishonorable conditions (e.g. honorable, under honorable conditions, general.)

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