<P> An OTH is a form of administrative discharge . This type of discharge represents a departure from the conduct and performance expected of all military members . </P> <P> Recipients of OTH discharges are barred from reenlisting into any component of the Armed Forces including the Reserve and National Guard components . </P> <P> Generally, in order to receive VA benefits and services, the Veteran's character of discharge or service must be under "other than dishonorable" conditions (e.g., honorable, under honorable conditions, general) as stated by VA policy . However, individuals receiving an other - than - honorable or bad conduct discharge may qualify for VA benefits depending on a "Character of Service Determination (CSD)" made by VA . </P> <P> If the veteran has either a service - connected injury or illness, at least two years of active - duty service, or has received at least one Honorable discharge they will be able to enroll in the VA health care system . The VA will submit Form 7131 (Information Exchange Between VA Regional Offices and Medical Facilities) and make a character of service determination to decide if their service was "Honorable (for VA purposes)", "Honorable (for medical purposes)", or "Dishonorable". </P>

Reasons to be discharged from the air force