Does Uncharacterized Discharge Mean?

Entry level separations, or uncharacterized discharge, are given to individuals who separate prior to completing 180 days of military service, or when discharge action was initiated prior to 180 days of service. This type of discharge does not attempt to characterize service as good or bad.

Can you get VA benefits with an uncharacterized discharge?

The discharge characterization is printed on the DD-214 form. This characterization may prohibit the person from getting VA Health Benefits if the discharge is described as “under other than honorable,” “uncharacterized,” “bad conduct,” or “dishonorable.”

Does an uncharacterized discharge show up on background checks?

1. It will almost certainly show up that you were in the military and discharged and possibly even your characterization.