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(a) Application for Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 293 must be used in requesting a discharge review. DD Form 293 is available at most military installations and regional offices of the Veterans Administration. This form is to be signed personally by the applicant. In the event the discharged individual is deceased or incompetent, the form must be signed by an authorized individual as discussed in § 724.113 of this Manual.
(b) The application is to be accompanied by:
(1) A copy of the certificate of discharge, if available;
(2) A copy of the Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD–214), if available;
(3) Certification of death, incompetency and evidence of relationship in applicable cases (§ 724.113);
(4) Other statements, affidavits, depositions, documents and information desired by the applicant to be considered by the NDRB.
(c) Correspondence relating to review of naval discharges should be addressed to:
Naval Discharge Review Board, 720 Kennon Ave SE., Suite 309, Washington, DC 20374–5023
(d) NDRB telephone number is (202) 685–6600.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 32. National Defense § 32.724.502 Actions to be taken by the applicant preliminary to discharge review - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-32-national-defense/cfr-sect-32-724-502/
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