SBP Open Season—Is DFAS intentionally ignoring the NDAA 2023?
Military retirees may be eligible to make an election at certain times—upon retirement, immediately following a divorce or marriage, etc.—that would allow their surviving…
Can You Be Charged Under the UCMJ After Discharge?
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (“UCMJ”) was enacted by Congress to provide substantive and procedural laws governing the military justice system, including…
Too Much Information: The Problem with “Personality Disorder” on Military Discharge Documents
Too many veterans leave the military with mental health conditions. Additionally, many of them may have had their mental health conditions misdiagnosed while they were serving. As…
What Military Medical Providers Need to Know About Adverse Privileging Actions and Quality Assurance Investigations?
The Department of Defense employs civilians, contractors, and service members to provide medical and mental health care to dependents, military members, and retirees/veterans. Of…
Survivor Benefit Plan and Marriage/Divorce
The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a benefit afforded to military retirees to ensure a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents after the service member dies. The benefit…
The FY23 NDAA and its Potential Impacts on the Practice of Law
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) was signed by the President on December 23, 2022. The FY23 NDAA brought about changes that can affect the…
The Recission of the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate and Its Impacts on Service Members
The passage and signing of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act required prompt action on the part of the Department of Defense (DoD) to rescind its COVID-19 vaccine…
What Service Members Need to Know About the Current Vaccine Mandate
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with strong support on both sides, paving the way for the largest military…
Understanding Administrative Separation
Serving in the United States armed forces can be one of the greatest highlights of a person’s life, and a military career can have long-lasting benefits, both personally and…
What Service Members and former Service Members Need to Know About Government Debt Collection
Service members are entitled to pay and various allowances and benefits, as well as special incentives, scholarships, or bonuses. However, sometimes errors or changes in…