Vets discharged from military for misconduct or after special court-martial can now qualify for VA benefits

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Vets discharged from military for misconduct or after special court-martial can now qualify for VA benefits

Veterans who left miliary service with an other-than-honorable discharge or after a special court-martial for misdemeanor offenses will be eligible for the first time for health care and benefits following a rule change announced Thursday by the VA.