These changes made to the disability questions mean that the population identified in 2008 is different from that identified in previous years and the results should not be compared. For a summary of all changes to the ACS 2008 survey see: http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Downloads/SummaryResultsACS2006ContentTest.pdf. Below are the disability questions used in the ACS 2003-7 and those used in the ACS 2008, with descriptions of the major differences between the questions with similar concepts.
Definition of undesirable discharge. : a formal release from military service under conditions other than honorable.
Dismissal vs. Discharge. A discharge is the final court action sought by a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding, as it signals the bankruptcy is over. The discharge is the court order stating that all repayment obligations have been met, and precludes creditors from continuing to pursue collection.