Department of Veterans Affairs VistAWeb Technical Guide

c. Records added to BIRLS from VADS after October 1975, include the reason for separation, in addition to the character of discharge. The reason for separation will be shown in the BIRLS reply as "SEP REAS" followed by one of the following codes: "DEV"-indicates possible bar to VA benefits. "SAT"-indicates a satisfactory reason for separation. ................
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