You stayed in the service beyond your original ETS date, but you left the military with a discharge that was less than fully Honorable. You may still be able to get most VA benefits — without a discharge upgrade or a Character of Service Determination.

What should happen to your VA benefits when you’re incarcerated? Nothing — unless you’ve been convicted. We explain the rules.

If you’re facing time in a California jail or prison, there’s a state law that could get you into a treatment program instead.