Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 3/26/2011

Question
I got an OTH discharge from the army for misconduct (serious offense) in 2009. I got a reentry code 3. I still currently in the process of receiving letters of recommendations from my past sgts and other leaderships. I'm currently about to go to college for my 4 year studies for nursing. If I get my record expunged and show a record of no criminal history, do think the board of correction for discharge will look at that as a good thing? I know that waivers are scarce.

Answer
I spent some time talking to HRC and other people and it seems highly unlikely you'd get your discharge upgraded without specific evidence that rebuts the reasons behind the original discharge.  If you can't show how you were disadvantaged or wronged during the discharge itself you may not be able to get it upgraded.  No harm in trying, though. Best of luck!