What is Chapter 5 17 in the Army?

What is Chapter 5 17 in the Army?

If you are discharged from the Army under Chapter 5-17, it means you had a physical or mental condition that prevented you from fulfilling your military duties. Soldiers discharged on the grounds of Chapter 5-17 usually receive an honorable discharge.

What does AR 635-200 mean?

Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations

What is a Chapter 11 in the military?

Chapter 11 military discharges occur during the first 180 days of active duty for unacceptable performance on the grounds of inability, lack of reasonable effort, failure to adapt to the military and/or minor disciplinary infractions.

Is an Article 15 a criminal conviction?

An Article 15 hearing is not a conviction—it is an administrative punishment. If you have been investigated by any MCIO there may be a record of that arrest and the charges in your NCIC records.

What can you be honorably discharged for?

You may qualify for an honorable discharge for medical reasons if you have suffered an injury or debilitating illness during service or during personal time. Conditions such as obesity, seasickness and airsickness also may qualify you for a physical discharge.

What are the 5 types of military discharges?

Here is a list of most types of military discharges: 1 – honorable discharge; 2 – general discharge under honorable conditions; 3 – other than honorable (OTH) discharge; 4 – bad conduct discharge (issued by special court-martial or general court-martial); 5 – dishonorable discharge; 6 – entry-level separation; 7 – …

Can you rejoin the military after being honorably discharged?

In general, an honorable discharge is the only type of discharge that you won’t need some kind of waiver for if looking to rejoin the military. A reentry code of RE-1 is all clear for every branch but anything other than that may require a waiver or could make you ineligible for reenlistment.

What veteran benefits do I qualify for?

As a veteran you may be eligible for:

• VA Disability Compensation.
• VA Medical Benefits.
• VA Home Loan.
• VA Education Benefits.
• VA Pension.
• Readjustment Counseling.
• Educational and Career Counseling.
• Confidential Counseling and Support.

Do veterans get a free casket?

Neither the VA nor the individual branches of the military provide free caskets for deceased veterans unless death occurs while they are on active duty. Goods and Services purchased from funeral homes or cremation providers are not covered by the VA and must be paid for privately.

Can you make too much money to get VA benefits?

VA Disability benefits are tax-free. Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation if they have a service-related disability and they were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. Notice that there aren’t any income restrictions for VA Disability!

Can I get Social Security and VA disability at the same time?

It is possible for a veteran to receive both VA disability and SSDI benefits at the same time. Receipt of VA disability benefits may impact your eligibility for SSI benefits.

Can the IRS take your VA disability check?

However, according to federal law, the IRS cannot levy VA disability compensation, nor can they levy any government check you receive as public assistance, such as a VA pension. Therefore, the IRS won’t take federal taxes out of your VA check even if you owe a tax debt.

Do I claim my VA disability on my taxes?

VA Disability Benefits Disability benefits you receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aren’t taxable. You don’t need to include them as income on your tax return. Tax-free disability benefits include: disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid either to veterans or their families.

Can you lose VA benefits for drugs?

The VA official site makes it clear that veterans who use cannabis, pot, 420, etc… are not in danger of losing VA benefits: Veteran participation in state marijuana programs does not affect eligibility for VA care and services.