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Attach copies of statements or records that are relevant to the case, sign item 9
of the form, and mail the completed form to the appropriate address on the back
side of the form. The Board will upgrade the discharge only if the veteran can
prove that your discharge is inequitable or improper by providing evidence, such as
signed statements from the veteran and other witnesses or copies of records that
support the case. It is not enough to provide the names of witnesses. The Board
will not contact witnesses to obtain statements. The veteran should contact
witnesses to get their signed statements to submit with their request.
A veteran’s personal statement is important. It should be written clearly and
concisely in section 8 of DD Form 293. Carefully read the instructions on the back
of the form concerning issues. Explain what happened and why it is improper or
inequitable.
RE-ENTRY VETERANS
BENEFITS
The VA’s Healthcare for Re-Entry Veterans (HCRV) Program helps incarcerated
veterans successfully transition to the area they will be living when released. A
Re-Entry Specialist from HCRV goes to each correctional facility several times
each year to meet with veterans six months before their release. With a little
planning, many of the challenges commonly faced at release can be sorted out
while veterans are still incarcerated.
The VA’s Re-Entry Specialist helps with VA healthcare enrollment. If the veteran
is already enrolled, the Re-Entry Specialist will ensure their paperwork is up
to date. Following enrollment with the VA, the Re-Entry Specialist will meet
individually with veterans who are within six months of their earliest possible
release date.
Note: To resume their award for compensation or pension benefits on the date
they are released from incarceration, the VA must receive notice of release within
1 year from the veteran’s release date.
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