Legal Question in Veterans Law in South Carolina

Re: having a bad conduct discharge changed to a general

Generally speaking, I believe a former serviceman may have either the ability to appeal his/her conviction (depending on where they are in the judicial process) or, if their appellate process has been exhausted, may be able to request a record change with the appropriate military service Discharge Review Board (DRB). If not successful with the DRB, a former service member may be able to request clemency with the appropriate military service. However, the record change may be barred due to statue of limitations.

It would be in your best interest to talk with a lawyer and discuss the details of your situation so that he/she can outline what your options might be.

Good luck!

Re: having a bad conduct discharge changed to a general

I worked at the Veterans Administration many years ago. At the time, the American Red Cross handled many cases like that and we would refer people with that type of a problem to them.