True or False: A person with a bad conduct discharge is eligible for treatment of a service-connected disability, despite a negative character of service determination.

A person with a bad conduct discharge is generally not eligible for treatment of a service-connected disability due to the negative character of service determination associated with that type of discharge. The eligibility criteria for receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs emphasize the need for a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable in order for one to qualify for healthcare and related benefits.

Veterans who receive a bad conduct discharge, which is considered a form of dishonorable discharge, face restrictions in accessing benefits, including medical treatment related to service-connected disabilities. Therefore, the assertion that a person with a bad conduct discharge could receive treatment for a service-connected disability would be false.

Other options may suggest varying degrees of eligibility; however, none align with the standard VA protocol regarding discharges that are deemed dishonorable. Only those discharged under conditions that do not reflect a lack of good character and conduct, such as honorable or general discharges, are typically eligible for comprehensive VA benefits. This confirms the assertion that eligibility for treatment is compromised due to the discharge type in this context.