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Successfully challenging the findings of a military Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) can ultimately serve as a make-or-break moment in a service member's career, potentially affecting their medical benefits, retirement status and overall future. As such, when...
All branches of the military rely on the expectation that members will follow the orders of their superiors. In their oath, servicemembers pledge to “obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me…” There can be...
Article 31 rights in the military are often compared to Miranda rights in the civilian world. Sometimes, servicemembers have protections under both. However, it’s important to understand some crucial differences. Article 31 rights get their name from name from the...
A less-than-honorable or “bad paper” discharge can leave veterans with scars as deep as those caused by a battle wound. These discharges, often associated with misconduct, can be the result of PTSD, severe brain injury or even administrative nightmares. But regardless...
Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is a critical provision for military personnel. It allows commanders to address minor misconduct among their ranks through a non-judicial punishment process. Understanding the nuances of Article 15 is crucial for...
When you sign up for the military, you open yourself to a world of possibility. You can travel the world, earn well and pursue training that most employees could only dream about. Yet, with those opportunities come some extra responsibilities. Aside from the obvious...
Between 2010 and 2015, the Coast Guard forced involuntary retirement onto hundreds of enlisted members through use of so-called Career Retention Screening Panels (CRSPs). On behalf of four named plaintiffs, attorneys at Kirkland and Ellis filed a complaint in the...
I was pleased to contribute to the Military Discharge Upgrade Legal Practice Manual, curated by the Harvard Law School's Veterans Legal Clinic at the school's Legal Services Center. It is a comprehensive guide to the myriad complex discharge-related legal issues that...
Mr. Schenk joined several other military law practitioners as amici in LaBonte v. United States, a case on appeal at the United States Circuit Court for the Federal Circuit. The case involves the authority of the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records...
This week the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (DDC) entered judgment in favor of an Army Reserve officer-client who challenged the Army’s denial of his attempts to transfer a portion of his GI Bill benefits to his children. The GI Bill...