The Army is preparing to roll out a new policy that could lead to soldiers diagnosed with a chronic skin condition that causes painful razor bumps and scarring to be kicked out of the service -- an issue that disproportionately affects Black men.
I wonder how that would affect any possible signing bonuses the soldiers got when they signed up. Are they going to have to pay any money back? Are they going to have access to their GI Bill?
Not an expert, but it could depend on whether it’s considered a dishonorable discharge or not. Common sense would say no, this should be something akin to a medical discharge, but given everything that’s going on I wouldn’t bet on that.
Of sorts. Some of them joined the military because they faced discrimination in hiring for civilian jobs.
I wonder how that would affect any possible signing bonuses the soldiers got when they signed up. Are they going to have to pay any money back? Are they going to have access to their GI Bill?
Not an expert, but it could depend on whether it’s considered a dishonorable discharge or not. Common sense would say no, this should be something akin to a medical discharge, but given everything that’s going on I wouldn’t bet on that.