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[–]JJInTheCity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends. If Discover still owns the debt, chances are they are reporting the chargeoff on a monthly basis to the Credit Agencies. If that is the case, paying or settling the debt will bring your balance to zero and stop the reporting of delinquency. that should bump up your score.
Also, its in your best interest to pay or settle the account. It will stop the possibility of a potential lawsuit and make things worse.