 The consequences, a dishonorable discharge, lost benefits, and a permanent ban from the U.S. military. Ali says a lawyer fought for the dishonorable discharge to be reversed, but most weren't as lucky. It makes me sad to think about all the people who this has affected, tens of thousands. But 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, the risk of repercussions for who you love were revoked. For those impacted by this, the president's pardon allows veterans to apply and have their dishonorable discharge overturned.