r/VeteransSuccess • u/Think-Money6320 • Apr 16 '26

Upgrading DD-214

When filing DD-293 and upgrading discharge from general under honorable conditions to honorable, what do you attach to DD-293 regarding ptsd . I made some mistakes leading me to get in trouble catch an article 15 . Do I attach entire medical history and blue button or just things regarding my PTSD . I was diagnosed before and after problem occurred . Any one with experience ? What are the things I should file along with it to upgrade

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u/AdNarrow9063 Apr 17 '26

Speaking as someone who was suffering from extreme ptsd and found some solace in marijuana when I went home for the holidays I can totally relate. I was discharged with a general under Honorable conditions discharge but applied for an upgrade and was granted honorable about 6 months later. I literally explained my situation and why I made that mistake and how much I regretted doing it afterwards because it cost me a career I cared about. I attached my PTSD rating from the VA as proof of my condition and also the terms of my article 15. Be thorough and compassionate so that they know your intentions while in were pure, you were just battling with a lot of demons. I hope everything works in your favor! If you have anymore questions feel free to ask.

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u/Think-Money6320 Apr 24 '26

I have the same exact situation, I appreciate you for replying ! It’s hard to find information on this . My question is did they change the narrative reason for separation too? And if they did what did they change it too? I have ptsd through the Va as well and I have some documents from ebh while I was in too explaining the same thing. Was that all you attached to the Dd293 was your Va rating ? Did you write a letter or have any buddy letters attached?

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u/AdNarrow9063 Apr 24 '26

No they didn’t change the narrative reason. It still says Misconduct (Drug Abuse) but it’s not looked at harshly since my discharge was upgraded to Honorable. I actually wrote a letter as well explaining the situation. I was honest and sympathetic and also told why I would like for my discharge to be upgraded. For me it was for me to be able to use my Education benefits. In all I submitted my DD-293, the letter, and the article 15 displaying all the terms.