Talk to an Experienced Texas Military Discharge Upgrade Lawyer
Texas is home to more veterans than any other state, with roughly 1.5 million former service members living across the state. Many remain closely connected to the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve communities throughout Texas.
Not every veteran leaves the military with an honorable discharge. An Other Than Honorable discharge, General discharge, Bad Conduct Discharge, or other adverse characterization can affect access to benefits, employment opportunities, security-clearance eligibility, and other parts of civilian life.
The Edmunds Law Firm can help. Our experienced military discharge upgrade lawyers represent veterans nationwide, including throughout Texas. Call 800.481.2526 or contact our firm to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
Talk to an Experienced Texas Military Discharge Upgrade Lawyer
The Edmunds Law Firm has been helping veterans pursue discharge upgrades for nearly five decades. That experience matters because the military discharge upgrade process is highly specialized.
An experienced discharge upgrade attorney can help determine:
- Whether your case belongs before a Discharge
- Review Board or the Board for Correction of Military or Naval Records
- Which legal and factual issues may affect the board’s decision
- Whether equitable grounds may support an upgrade
- What evidence should be gathered and submitted
- How to present a clear, well-documented argument
- Whether requesting a personal appearance hearing may be appropriate
- What options may remain if a prior discharge upgrade application was denied
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his team have handled military discharge upgrade matters across multiple service branches and review boards. You can also review examples of our military discharge upgrade results and military discharge upgrade testimonials.
Texas Veterans Can Work With Our Nationwide Discharge Upgrade Team
Military discharge upgrades are federal administrative matters, and The Edmunds Law Firm represents veterans across the United States. Texas veterans can work with our nationwide team regardless of where they currently live within the state.
The firm also maintains a San Antonio presence for clients in Texas. Veterans in San Antonio and throughout the state can contact us for help evaluating discharge records, prior applications, potential grounds for relief, supporting evidence, and the appropriate military review process.
Call 800.481.2526 or schedule a free military discharge consultation to learn more.
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I have been working with Edmunds Law Firm now for a few years now and I received great news today. In 1988 I received an OTH discharge from the USN and it has hung over my head every since. I reached out to Edmunds to see about getting my discharge upgraded and although it took longer than expected, I got my results back today and I can’t be happier. I could not recommend Edmunds more as this is something that 99% of us can’t do on our on. I did feel leery about hiring an attorney out of state that I had found online but these folks know how to get things done. Thanks Alan for all that you have done and I wish you the best!
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“This email is in reference to the discharge characterization change. Today I received the letter upgrading my discharge to a general under honorable conditions. I’m grateful to God and to you for your help and services. I would like in the near future to apply for the honorable discharge.”
– L.G.
“This is great news, and I truly thank you for all of your efforts in getting this upgraded for me. I was hoping for an Honorable Discharge upgrade but I am more than satisfied with a General Discharge! I couldn’t have done this without your help and I am very grateful for everything that your office has done in order to get this changed. Honestly, this doesn’t change anything in my life other than peace of mind. I doubt I will ever use any of the benefits that I am now entitled to but this is just a giant weight off of my shoulders.”
– R.H.
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Military Discharge Upgrade Help for Veterans Across Texas
Texas has one of the country’s largest concentrations of active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, veterans, military families, federal employees, and defense contractors.
Joint Base San Antonio is one of the state’s largest military centers and includes Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base. Other major military installations across Texas include:
- Fort Bliss
- Fort Hood
- Sheppard Air Force Base
- Dyess Air Force Base
- Goodfellow Air Force Base
- Laughlin Air Force Base
- Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
- Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
- Naval Air Station Kingsville
- U.S. Coast Guard Base Galveston
Veterans do not need to live near a military installation to pursue a discharge upgrade. The Edmunds Law Firm represents former service members throughout Texas, including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, El Paso, Killeen, Corpus Christi, Abilene, Wichita Falls, and surrounding communities.
Why Texas Veterans Pursue Military Discharge Upgrades
A military discharge characterization can continue to affect a veteran long after separation from service.
Depending on the discharge and the circumstances, consequences may include limitations involving:
- Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
- VA disability compensation
- VA healthcare
- VA home-loan eligibility
- GI Bill education benefits
- Federal employment
- Government-contractor employment
- Security-clearance eligibility
- Civilian employment opportunities
Discharge and clearance issues can sometimes overlap. If your military record is affecting an existing or prospective clearance, our military security clearance lawyers can help evaluate those concerns as well.
Why Choose The Edmunds Law Firm for a Military Discharge Upgrade?
Experience matters in discharge-upgrade cases.
The military review process can involve complex service records, medical evidence, post-service documentation, administrative regulations, equity arguments, and service-specific review boards. The right strategy depends heavily on the facts of the individual case.
Department of Defense guidance also requires liberal consideration in certain cases involving qualifying mental health conditions, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, sexual harassment, or sexual assault. A 2025 Government Accountability Office review found that among liberal-consideration cases closed from January 2018 through March 2024, discharge-upgrade grant rates ranged from 18% to 49% depending on the board.
That makes careful preparation especially important.
The Edmunds Law Firm has decades of experience preparing discharge-upgrade petitions, gathering evidence, presenting written arguments, and representing veterans before military review boards. Veterans researching representation can also review our guide on how to choose a military discharge upgrade lawyer.
Call 800.481.2526 or schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Texas Military Discharge Upgrade FAQs
Can a Texas veteran hire an out-of-state attorney for a military discharge upgrade?
Yes. Military discharge upgrades are federal administrative matters, and The Edmunds Law Firm represents veterans nationwide, including clients throughout Texas.
These cases are handled through military discharge review and correction boards rather than Texas state courts. The Edmunds Law Firm also maintains a San Antonio presence for Texas clients while representing veterans throughout the country.
The more important consideration is whether the attorney has substantial experience with military discharge upgrades, the applicable review boards, supporting evidence, written advocacy, and hearing strategy.
How do I upgrade my military discharge in Texas?
The process generally starts by determining which military review board has authority over your case and preparing an application supported by evidence and legal argument.
Depending on your circumstances, your case may go before a Discharge Review Board or a Board for Correction of Military or Naval Records. The appropriate board and application can depend on how long ago you separated from service and what type of correction you are requesting.
Potential grounds for an upgrade may include:
- A factual error in the original proceeding
- Failure to follow required procedures
- Disproportionate punishment
- New evidence
- PTSD or another mental health condition
- Traumatic brain injury
- Military sexual trauma, sexual assault, or harassment
- Discrimination
- Changes in military law, policy, or guidance
- Evidence of rehabilitation and positive post-service conduct
Your application may also include military records, medical evidence, post-service documentation, declarations, exhibits, and a legal brief. Depending on the case, your attorney may recommend requesting a decision based on the written record or pursuing a personal appearance hearing.