### Question
What does final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal mean?


### Answer
**Final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 1553a*:

> a request by a petitioner for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal—


(A) that was not granted under sections 1552 and 1553 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1553a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 79-CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS**

