Title Request a discharge upgrade or correction Content Page introduction You can apply for a discharge upgrade by mail or with the help of a Veterans Service Organization (VSO). Alert Calls to action How to apply for a discharge upgrade https://www.va.gov/discharge-upgrade-instructions/ Generate a table of contents from major headings Off Main content Get personalized instructions for how to apply First, answer a series of questions online. Based on your answers, we’ll give you the information you need to apply for a discharge upgrade or correction: Step-by-step instructions that are specific to your situation PDFs of the forms you'll need to complete that you can download The address where you’ll mail your application and supporting documents (be sure to use the address we give you so your application goes to the right board) Other ways to get the forms you need You can also get application forms and instructions from: Your nearest VA regional office, or A Veterans Service Organization Or call us at 800-827-1000. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. Repeat CTA buttons Off VA Benefit Hubs Records Apply for a printed Veteran ID card, get your VA benefit letters and medical records, and learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade. Service member benefits Find out what benefits you may be eligible for during service and which time-sensitive benefits to consider when separating or retiring. Related Information Request your military service records (including DD214) Managing your VA.gov profile Need more help? Select contacts Benefit Hub contacts CONTACT INFORMATION VA records VA benefits hotline: 800-827-1000 My HealtheVet help desk: 877-327-0022 eBenefits technical support: 800-983-0937 MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411 If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 711. Article categories Primary category Other topics and questions Tags Audience Beneficiaries Beneficiaries All Veterans Section Sitewide content team
Records Apply for a printed Veteran ID card, get your VA benefit letters and medical records, and learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade.
Service member benefits Find out what benefits you may be eligible for during service and which time-sensitive benefits to consider when separating or retiring.
VA records VA benefits hotline: 800-827-1000 My HealtheVet help desk: 877-327-0022 eBenefits technical support: 800-983-0937 MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411 If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 711.