How To Get Your Reenlistment Code Changed?

BCMR

The secretary of a military branch acts through a board to correct military records (BCMR). They can change any military record to correct an error or remove an injustice, including reenlistment code. A correction board may consider applications for the following:

• change reenlistment codes

• upgrade a discharge

• change your discharge to or from military retirement or medical discharge

• make other changes to military records

• review a Discharge Review Board decision and

• reinstate a veteran into the military

BCMRs can do anything to alter your records except overturn a general court-martial conviction.

Time Limits

The veteran, survivor, or legal representative must file a request for correction within three years after discovering an alleged error or injustice. Additionally, the board may and often does excuse failure to file within the prescribed time. However, if it finds it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Therefore, it is an applicant’s responsibility to show why the application was delayed.  They must also show why it would be in the interest of justice for the board to consider it despite the delay.

How to Apply to Your BCMR

To justify any correction, it is necessary to show the board that the alleged entry or omission in the records was in error or unjust. Applications should include all available evidence supporting the requested correction. Consequently, many requests for a record correction are denied based on a finding that insufficient evidence exists to support the correction. Before requesting a records correction, you should consider speaking with an experienced attorney who understands the legal requirements and applicable laws and regulations. The Department of Defense recognizes the many unjust or inappropriate discharges of veterans. A press release states, “The department is reviewing and consolidating all of the related policies to reinforce the department’s commitment to ensuring fair and equitable review of separations for all veterans.” If you believe you have been discharged from the military unfairly or incorrectly, contact Crisp and Associates Military Law today to speak with one of our attorneys with expertise in records correction.