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I agree, and what you are describing seems very strange, as VA DROs focus on the issue for which you are seeking reconsideration. If you...

Simple answer, no. The normal course of action would be to file for a raitng increase shortly after leaving active duty and then...

This question is actually more complex than you may think- the answer is partly dependent on your branch of service and partly on the...

Adapted from Kim Komando, The Current Newsletter, April 23, 2026 Here's something your doctor probably hasn't mentioned — there may be...

This is the problem with the USAF RILO process- essentially, the med board before the med board, which determines on an initial level...

The PEB phase continues in parallel to the adverse action flag, suspended article, and chapter process; however, you should have been...

Your command can always put in a request for an expedited hearing date. However, before asking your command to request an expedited...

Hi, I was referring to the time period from adjournment to findings. The Army often issues the findings at the conclusion of the...

Thank you so much, this is great info!

Tom is correct. I recently had two clients- one East Coast, one West Coast - who were each maids of honor for their sisters. In each...

You can also work with the contracting agency that you get and let them know that you can't be scheduled during certain days. I called...

Thank you for the insight on this case! There are so many things that we don't know and what we don't know can hurt our case.

About 15 years ago, when the IDES had been underway for a year or more, a prospective client came to me to appeal his TDRL findings. He...

From what I have seen regarding my clients and comparing notes with other civilian and military counsel, the answer really depends on...