The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs is hosting the National Veterans Legal Services Program for an information session on DD-214 Upgrades and Medical Retirement, followed by individual consultations with licensed attorneys.  If you have questions about your discharge status or whether you qualify for medical retirement, come out and join us! 

When & Where:

Wednesday, December 5, 2018  9am – 3pm 

441 4th Street, NW, Suites 1114 & 870 North

Know Your Rights-Tips for Veterans Info Brief:  9am – 10am  in Conference Room 1114

Meet with an Attorney:  10am – 3pm  in the MOVA Office, Room 870 North

 Call  202-724-5454  for an appointment.

Having a less than honorable discharge can prevent a veteran from accessing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services including health care and other social services as well as District level programs and benefits.  The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to ensuring that the service of our veterans is reflected in their military records so that they may be able to fully access the services and benefits they have earned.

All branches of the military consider you to have a strong case for a discharge upgrade if you can show your discharge was connected to any of these categories:

• Mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Sexual assault or harassment during military service

Sexual orientation (including under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy)