department-of-veterans-affairs/vets-website

// Dependencies
import React, { useEffect } from 'react';
import PropTypes from 'prop-types';

// Relative Imports
import localStorage from 'platform/utilities/storage/localStorage';
import { board, venueAddress, branchOfService } from '../helpers';

const RequestDD214 = ({ router }) => {
  useEffect(() => {
    // We require the vets to run though /guidance/ first
    if (!localStorage.getItem('dw-viewed-guidance')) {
      router.push('/');
    }
  });

  useEffect(() => {
    localStorage.removeItem('dw-viewed-guidance');
    localStorage.removeItem('dw-formValues');
  });

  const formValues = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('dw-formValues'));
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>
        Your Steps for Getting a DD214 for Your Period of Honorable Service
      </h1>
      <div className="medium-8">
        <div className="va-introtext">
          <p>
            To receive a second DD214 reflecting <strong>only</strong> your
            period of honorable service, you’ll need to complete Department of
            Defense (DoD) Form 149 and send it to the{' '}
            {board(formValues, true)?.name}—<strong>do not</strong> send it to
            the Discharge Review Board (DRB) for the{' '}
            {branchOfService(formValues?.['1_branchOfService'])}.
          </p>
        </div>
        <ul className="vertical-list-group more-bottom-cushion numbered">
          <li className="list-group-item">
            <div>
              <h4>
                Download and fill out{' '}
                <va-link
                  href="https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0149.pdf"
                  text="DoD Form 149"
                />
              </h4>
              <ul>
                <li>
                  Pay special attention to item 6, which asks for the reason for
                  your change. Be clear that you want a DD214 for your period of
                  honorable service, and include the dates of that period.
                </li>
                <li>
                  Item 8 asks for your date of “discovery” of the injustice. In
                  this case, it’s the day you “discovered” you were missing an
                  extra DD214 that you deserved. If this date isn’t in the last
                  3 years, you’ll need to argue that the Board should hear your
                  case anyway. This isn’t a strict date, so don’t let the 3-year
                  rule keep you from applying if you have a strong case. You may
                  note your recent discovery of new evidence about your
                  situation, such as the ability to apply for a discharge
                  upgrade.
                </li>
                <li>
                  Item 10 asks if you’re willing to appear in person before the
                  Board in Washington, DC. The Board rarely asks Veterans to
                  appear in person, but saying you’re willing to do so may help
                  show how serious you are about your case.
                </li>
              </ul>
            </div>
          </li>
          <li className="list-group-item">
            <h4>Mail your completed form</h4>
            <p>
              There are a number of different boards that handle discharge
              upgrades and corrections. Because you want a new DD214, which is
              seen as a correction of your military record, you’ll need to apply
              to the {board(formValues, true)?.abbr} for the{' '}
              {branchOfService(formValues?.['1_branchOfService'])}.
            </p>
            <p>At this time, there isn’t a way to submit this form online.</p>
            <p>
              Mail your completed form and all supporting documents to the{' '}
              {board(formValues, true)?.abbr} at:
            </p>
            <p>{venueAddress(formValues, true)}</p>
          </li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
};

RequestDD214.propTypes = {
  router: PropTypes.object.isRequired,
};

export default RequestDD214;