The Board found that the appellant's active military service from September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2007 does not constitute one entire period of service but rather several distinct periods. Therefore, his character of discharge is considered dishonorable and bars him from receiving VA benefits for this period.
The deciding factor: The appellant's active military service was characterized as bad conduct due to a serious offense committed during the Persian Gulf War, which rendered his character of discharge dishonorable.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lower back pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease, right deltoid numbness, erectile dysfunction, foot cramps/pain, chronic migraines, muscle spasms in hand
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1128922
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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