Challenging Alleged Service Members’ Debts
Service members are entitled to pay and various allowances, as well as special incentives, scholarships, and bonuses. However, sometimes errors or changes in circumstances could…
Obtaining Veterans Benefits with a Less Than Honorable Discharge
Are you a veteran of one of the military branches who might be eligible for veterans’ benefits, but you don’t have an honorable discharge? It can be difficult to establish…
Military Investigations … Should I Talk?
When I hear that question, I am always reminded of what Abraham Lincoln said: “The Man who represents himself has a fool for a client.” But let’s place the question in…
How Not to Fall Through the Cracks of the DoD
Thousands of service members every year fall through the administrative cracks of the Department of Defense (DoD). Sometimes their paperwork is lost, other times, it’s sitting…
How to File an Appeal to a VA Decision or Denial
Thousands of U.S. military personnel leave active duty each year and adjust to civilian life, but unfortunately, sometimes their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits…
Titling in The Military and The Resulting Negative Implications
Titling involves placing the name and identifying information of a person, corporation, or other legal entity in the title block of a Department of Defense Law Enforcement Agency…
What to Know About Responding to a Statement of Reasons
For individuals who have been granted a security clearance, receiving a statement of reasons (SOR) can have severe implications on the individual’s clearance and career if an…
Speedy Trial Rights at Court-Martial
Like any citizen facing trial, a servicemember facing court-martial has the right to a speedy trial. In fact, he has four separate speedy trial rights. If the Government…
Why Should I Hire a Civilian Military Attorney?
Let’s address the obvious: if the government provides you with a free attorney, why should you pay for one when facing allegations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice…
Adverse Privileging Actions for Providers Operating within the DoD Health Network
Have you received notice of an abeyance? Is the military looking into claims that you did something improper regarding the medical care you provided to your patients? While it is…