Chapter 4-14 Passenger Special Plates Issued by Branch: Veteran Passenger Plate continued: What does an "Uncharacterized Discharge" mean? An "Uncharacterized Discharge" from military service in one which is not any of the following: * Honorable * General * Dishonorable If "Uncharacterized Discharge" appears in the Character of Service box, then the customer is not eligible for Veteran's plates or for the Veteran's Indicator on a license or ID. If a customer believes he or she was honorably discharged, but his/her discharge documents list an "Uncharacterized Discharge," he/she should be advised to get this corrected through the: U.S. Veteran's Department 15 New Sudbury St. #15 Boston, MA 02203 (617) 210-5765 05/12 4:136