Hello again,

Thank you for that information, although it would have helped to know if you had been awarded NJP or were tried at court-martial. In any event, I can tell you first that you will have to apply for an upgrade on a DD Form 149 to the Board for Correction of Naval Records as it has been too many years (over 15) since your discharge to use the DD Form 293 petition to the Discharge Review Board. So, when you apply to the Board for Corrections, you will need to be able to convince them that your discharge characterization was made in error or as a result of an injustice. You will also need to explain why you waited so many years. You can see more information at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/correct-service-records.html

That said, the Boards do not typically upgrade a discharge, if at all, more than one level. So, although you might be successful at obtaining an upgrade to a General under Honorable Conditions, it isn't likely at all that you would receive an upgrade to an Honorable. You may want to consider hiring a civilian attorney who handles Military Law issues to assist you with your petition and hearing if you elect an in person hearing.

Let me know if you need any clarification. I would be glad to assist you further if I can.

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