Federal · Title 38 — Veterans’ Benefits
38 U.S.C. § 4304: Character of service
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A separation of such person from such uniformed service with a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge. A separation of such person from such uniformed service under other than honorable conditions, as characterized pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned. A dismissal of such person permitted under section 1161(a) of title 10 . A dropping of such person from the rolls pursuant to section 1161(b) of title 10 .
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