Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (portal.ct.gov), checked Aug 21, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Qualifying Condition Verification Process for PTSD, TBI or MSTVeterans with an OTH discharge who have PTSD, TBI, or MST.
- EQRB Process for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Gender ExpressionVeterans with an OTH discharge that was more likely than not based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
- Restoration of eligibility for State and Municipal Veterans BenefitsVeterans with an OTH discharge resulting from qualifying conditions or circumstances accepted through the verification process or favorable EQRB decision letter.
Eligibility
Veterans with an OTH discharge who have the following qualifying conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (portal.ct.gov), checked Aug 21, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Determine which process applies to your OTH discharge: the Qualifying Condition Verification process for PTSD, TBI, or MST, or the EQRB process for sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
- Use the correct form and follow the filing instructions listed on the program's site for your qualifying condition or EQRB application.
- Get a completed and signed Qualifying Condition Verification Form or a favorable EQRB decision letter.
- Apply for the specific state or municipal veterans benefit by completing that agency's required application.
- Provide all required documentation, including your Qualifying Condition Verification Form or favorable EQRB decision letter, to the agency reviewing your benefit application.
- If an agency says you are not eligible because of your OTH discharge characterization, contact the DVA.
What to bring
- Completed and signed Qualifying Condition Verification Form
- Favorable EQRB decision letter
- Any required application for the state or municipal benefit
- All required documentation for the specific benefit application
What to expect
State agencies and municipal authorities must accept a completed and signed Qualifying Condition Verification Form or a favorable EQRB decision letter as a determination that you are eligible to apply for veterans benefits as if you had an Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions discharge. The benefit application will be reviewed by the applicable agency as if you had received an Honorable discharge.
Contact
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Next step
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Source: Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, the official Connecticut state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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