You may apply to correct you military records with the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). BCMRs are the highest level of administrative appeal for each service and have the authority to correct an error or injustice in your case. A DD Form 149 is...
Veterans can apply for a Military Discharge Upgrade using a DD Form 293 or DD 149 depending on how long it has been since their discharge. The DD Form 293 is for the Discharge Review Board, and the DD Form 149 is for the Board for Correction of Military Records. If...
I recently spoke with a former enlisted service member (hereinafter referred to as “the Veteran”) who was discharged from his Service 14 years ago. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) psychologist told him he had PTSD. He was intelligent, driven, focused...
Did you Retire from the USAF with a Disability Retirement AND Retire at a Lower Grade after an Officer Grade Determination? If YES, then Your Rank can be restored to the Higher Grade Recently, USAF officials determined that Air Force members in past years had...
It is an honor to help fellow veterans who are facing difficulties in their lives and don’t know who to turn to for answers. While I enjoy answering questions on an individual basis, I’d like to share some of common questions as you may have the same questions. ...
You may have heard of the saying “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” There is a lot of truth to this statement. My practice gives me an awesome opportunity to help military members and veterans. They have all experienced a bump in the road, many...
