Washington  (CSi)  The U.S. Department of Defense, through a joint initiative with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new web-based tool (www.vets.gov/discharge-upgrade-instructions that will provide customized guidance to veterans who desire to upgrade or change the conditions of their military discharge.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Stutsman County Veterans Service officer, David Bratton said, by answering a few questions, veterans will receive information on the specific armed services board to contact along with forms to fill out, where to send the application and helpful tips for appealing their discharge.

The military has estimated that tens of thousands of veterans with less than honorable discharge are especially likely to have unjust discharges deserving of upgrades.

Those include veterans who were discharged due to incidents relating to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or sexual orientation.

The Stutsman County Veterans Service Office is located in the lower level of the Jamestown Law Enforcement Center, open Monday through Friday 8-a.m., to noon, and 1-p.m., to 5-p.m.

Call 701-252-9043, and find more information on the Stutsman County website.